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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.88, 22,212.26 and 7,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.88, 22,212.26 and 7,009.70 is: 10,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.88 : 22,212.26 = 7,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.88/22,212.26 = 7,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.88x = 22,212.26 × 7,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.88x = 155,701,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,701,132.81/14,800.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.72

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