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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.21, 22,270.24 and 7,051.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.21, 22,270.24 and 7,051.39 is: 10,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.21 : 22,270.24 = 7,051.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.21/22,270.24 = 7,051.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.21x = 22,270.24 × 7,051.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.21x = 157,036,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,036,147.63/14,845.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.24

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