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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.96, 22,402.86 and 7,172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.96, 22,402.86 and 7,172.36 is: 10,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.96 : 22,402.86 = 7,172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.96/22,402.86 = 7,172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.96x = 22,402.86 × 7,172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.96x = 160,681,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,681,376.95/14,957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.20

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