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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.68, 22,438.62 and 7,945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.68, 22,438.62 and 7,945.29 is: 11,918.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.68 : 22,438.62 = 7,945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.68/22,438.62 = 7,945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.68x = 22,438.62 × 7,945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.68x = 178,281,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,281,343.10/14,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,918.26

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