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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.60, 22,444.10 and 7,169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.60, 22,444.10 and 7,169.59 is: 10,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.60 : 22,444.10 = 7,169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.60/22,444.10 = 7,169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.60x = 22,444.10 × 7,169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.60x = 160,914,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,914,994.92/14,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.48

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