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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.88, 22,216.77 and 7,012.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.88, 22,216.77 and 7,012.71 is: 10,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.88 : 22,216.77 = 7,012.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.88/22,216.77 = 7,012.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.88x = 22,216.77 × 7,012.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.88x = 155,799,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,799,765.15/14,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.25

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