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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.28, 22,222.35 and 7,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.28, 22,222.35 and 7,017.84 is: 10,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.28 : 22,222.35 = 7,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.28/22,222.35 = 7,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.28x = 22,222.35 × 7,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.28x = 155,952,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,952,896.72/14,813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.91

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