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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,715.68, 22,070.61 and 7,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,715.68, 22,070.61 and 7,673.54 is: 11,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,715.68 : 22,070.61 = 7,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,715.68/22,070.61 = 7,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,715.68x = 22,070.61 × 7,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,715.68x = 169,359,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,359,598.31/14,715.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.79

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