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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.87, 22,484.80 and 7,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.87, 22,484.80 and 7,095.40 is: 10,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.87 : 22,484.80 = 7,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.87/22,484.80 = 7,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.87x = 22,484.80 × 7,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.87x = 159,538,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,538,602.58/14,986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.23

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