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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.58, 22,071.36 and 6,823.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.58, 22,071.36 and 6,823.03 is: 10,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.58 : 22,071.36 = 6,823.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.58/22,071.36 = 6,823.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.58x = 22,071.36 × 6,823.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.58x = 150,593,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,593,551.42/14,712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.70

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