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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.30, 22,198.89 and 7,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.30, 22,198.89 and 7,013.58 is: 10,520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.30 : 22,198.89 = 7,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.30/22,198.89 = 7,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.30x = 22,198.89 × 7,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.30x = 155,693,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,693,690.93/14,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.34

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