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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.86, 22,221.29 and 7,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.86, 22,221.29 and 7,015.70 is: 10,528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.86 : 22,221.29 = 7,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.86/22,221.29 = 7,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.86x = 22,221.29 × 7,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.86x = 155,897,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,897,904.25/14,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.76

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