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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811, 22,227.42 and 7,019.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811, 22,227.42 and 7,019.82 is: 10,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811 : 22,227.42 = 7,019.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811/22,227.42 = 7,019.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811x = 22,227.42 × 7,019.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811x = 156,032,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,032,487.46/14,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.91

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