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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.13, 22,212.65 and 7,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.13, 22,212.65 and 7,009.96 is: 10,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.13 : 22,212.65 = 7,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.13/22,212.65 = 7,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.13x = 22,212.65 × 7,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.13x = 155,709,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,709,787.99/14,801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.13

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