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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.72, 22,418.57 and 7,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.72, 22,418.57 and 7,046.39 is: 10,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.72 : 22,418.57 = 7,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.72/22,418.57 = 7,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.72x = 22,418.57 × 7,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.72x = 157,970,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,970,061.12/14,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.59

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