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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.60, 22,415.40 and 7,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.60, 22,415.40 and 7,167.60 is: 10,751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.60 : 22,415.40 = 7,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.60/22,415.40 = 7,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.60x = 22,415.40 × 7,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.60x = 160,664,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,664,621.04/14,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.40

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