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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.70, 22,176.60 and 7,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.70, 22,176.60 and 7,008.40 is: 10,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.70 : 22,176.60 = 7,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.70/22,176.60 = 7,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.70x = 22,176.60 × 7,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.70x = 155,422,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,422,483.44/14,808.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.35

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