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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.68, 22,468.65 and 7,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.68, 22,468.65 and 7,094.18 is: 10,632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.68 : 22,468.65 = 7,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.68/22,468.65 = 7,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.68x = 22,468.65 × 7,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.68x = 159,396,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,396,647.46/14,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.34

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