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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.47, 22,275.12 and 7,054.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.47, 22,275.12 and 7,054.65 is: 10,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.47 : 22,275.12 = 7,054.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.47/22,275.12 = 7,054.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.47x = 22,275.12 × 7,054.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.47x = 157,143,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,143,175.31/14,848.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.12

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