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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.36, 22,443.72 and 7,169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.36, 22,443.72 and 7,169.44 is: 10,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.36 : 22,443.72 = 7,169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.36/22,443.72 = 7,169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.36x = 22,443.72 × 7,169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.36x = 160,908,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,908,903.92/14,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.25

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