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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.64, 22,207.38 and 7,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.64, 22,207.38 and 7,006.44 is: 10,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.64 : 22,207.38 = 7,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.64/22,207.38 = 7,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.64x = 22,207.38 × 7,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.64x = 155,594,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,594,675.53/14,797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.83

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