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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.96, 22,181.70 and 7,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.96, 22,181.70 and 7,002.36 is: 10,503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.96 : 22,181.70 = 7,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.96/22,181.70 = 7,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.96x = 22,181.70 × 7,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.96x = 155,324,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,324,248.81/14,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.43

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