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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.70, 22,066.05 and 7,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.70, 22,066.05 and 7,316.30 is: 10,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.70 : 22,066.05 = 7,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.70/22,066.05 = 7,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.70x = 22,066.05 × 7,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.70x = 161,441,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,441,841.62/14,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.45

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