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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.94, 22,212.37 and 7,009.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.94, 22,212.37 and 7,009.77 is: 10,519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.94 : 22,212.37 = 7,009.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.94/22,212.37 = 7,009.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.94x = 22,212.37 × 7,009.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.94x = 155,703,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,703,625.34/14,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.85

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