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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.88, 22,218.27 and 7,013.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.88, 22,218.27 and 7,013.71 is: 10,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.88 : 22,218.27 = 7,013.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.88/22,218.27 = 7,013.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.88x = 22,218.27 × 7,013.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.88x = 155,832,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,832,502.48/14,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.75

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