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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.50, 22,223.67 and 7,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.50, 22,223.67 and 7,017.32 is: 10,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.50 : 22,223.67 = 7,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.50/22,223.67 = 7,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.50x = 22,223.67 × 7,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.50x = 155,950,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,950,603.96/14,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.15

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