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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.96, 22,073.51 and 7,219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.96, 22,073.51 and 7,219.15 is: 10,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.96 : 22,073.51 = 7,219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.96/22,073.51 = 7,219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.96x = 22,073.51 × 7,219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.96x = 159,351,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,351,942.58/14,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.16

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