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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.96, 22,393.86 and 7,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.96, 22,393.86 and 7,166.28 is: 10,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.96 : 22,393.86 = 7,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.96/22,393.86 = 7,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.96x = 22,393.86 × 7,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.96x = 160,480,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,480,671.04/14,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.09

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