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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.38, 22,210.02 and 7,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.38, 22,210.02 and 7,008.21 is: 10,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.38 : 22,210.02 = 7,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.38/22,210.02 = 7,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.38x = 22,210.02 × 7,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.38x = 155,652,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,652,484.26/14,799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.50

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