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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.26, 22,405.87 and 7,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.26, 22,405.87 and 7,159.22 is: 10,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.26 : 22,405.87 = 7,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.26/22,405.87 = 7,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.26x = 22,405.87 × 7,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.26x = 160,408,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,408,552.62/14,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.74

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