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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.55, 22,181.39 and 7,011.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.55, 22,181.39 and 7,011.59 is: 10,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.55 : 22,181.39 = 7,011.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.55/22,181.39 = 7,011.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.55x = 22,181.39 × 7,011.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.55x = 155,526,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,526,777.25/14,800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.18

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