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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.68, 22,207.86 and 7,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.68, 22,207.86 and 7,008.28 is: 10,517.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.68 : 22,207.86 = 7,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.68/22,207.86 = 7,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.68x = 22,207.86 × 7,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.68x = 155,638,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,638,901.08/14,798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.08

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