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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.82, 22,436.73 and 7,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.82, 22,436.73 and 7,057.74 is: 10,586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.82 : 22,436.73 = 7,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.82/22,436.73 = 7,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.82x = 22,436.73 × 7,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.82x = 158,352,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,352,606.79/14,957.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.61

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