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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.80, 22,389.87 and 7,053.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.80, 22,389.87 and 7,053.83 is: 10,567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.80 : 22,389.87 = 7,053.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.80/22,389.87 = 7,053.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.80x = 22,389.87 × 7,053.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.80x = 157,934,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,934,421.43/14,944.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.85

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