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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807, 22,221.42 and 7,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807, 22,221.42 and 7,015.82 is: 10,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807 : 22,221.42 = 7,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807/22,221.42 = 7,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807x = 22,221.42 × 7,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807x = 155,901,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,901,482.86/14,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.90

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