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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804, 22,216.92 and 7,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804, 22,216.92 and 7,012.80 is: 10,524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804 : 22,216.92 = 7,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804/22,216.92 = 7,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804x = 22,216.92 × 7,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804x = 155,802,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,802,816.58/14,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.37

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