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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.92, 22,449.24 and 7,172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.92, 22,449.24 and 7,172.34 is: 10,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.92 : 22,449.24 = 7,172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.92/22,449.24 = 7,172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.92x = 22,449.24 × 7,172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.92x = 161,013,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,013,582.02/14,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,760.84

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