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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.78, 21,998.25 and 7,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.78, 21,998.25 and 7,065.35 is: 10,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.78 : 21,998.25 = 7,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.78/21,998.25 = 7,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.78x = 21,998.25 × 7,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.78x = 155,425,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,425,190.32/14,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.82

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