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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.02, 22,267.08 and 7,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.02, 22,267.08 and 7,059 is: 10,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.02 : 22,267.08 = 7,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.02/22,267.08 = 7,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.02x = 22,267.08 × 7,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.02x = 157,183,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,183,317.72/14,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.20

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