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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.65, 22,264.90 and 7,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.65, 22,264.90 and 7,047.83 is: 10,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.65 : 22,264.90 = 7,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.65/22,264.90 = 7,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.65x = 22,264.90 × 7,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.65x = 156,919,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,919,118.84/14,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.89

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