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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.62, 22,219.40 and 7,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.62, 22,219.40 and 7,014.46 is: 10,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.62 : 22,219.40 = 7,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.62/22,219.40 = 7,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.62x = 22,219.40 × 7,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.62x = 155,857,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,857,092.52/14,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.89

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