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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.51, 21,856.40 and 7,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.51, 21,856.40 and 7,066.02 is: 10,602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.51 : 21,856.40 = 7,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.51/21,856.40 = 7,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.51x = 21,856.40 × 7,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.51x = 154,437,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,437,673.97/14,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.24

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