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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.64, 22,441.32 and 7,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.64, 22,441.32 and 7,160.88 is: 10,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.64 : 22,441.32 = 7,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.64/22,441.32 = 7,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.64x = 22,441.32 × 7,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.64x = 160,699,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,699,599.56/14,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.49

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