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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,781.40, 22,172.10 and 7,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,781.40, 22,172.10 and 7,005.40 is: 10,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,781.40 : 22,172.10 = 7,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,781.40/22,172.10 = 7,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,781.40x = 22,172.10 × 7,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,781.40x = 155,324,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,324,429.34/14,781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.10

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