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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.70, 22,012.30 and 7,659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.70, 22,012.30 and 7,659.19 is: 11,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.70 : 22,012.30 = 7,659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.70/22,012.30 = 7,659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.70x = 22,012.30 × 7,659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.70x = 168,596,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,596,388.04/14,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.66

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