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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.53, 22,302.36 and 7,089.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.53, 22,302.36 and 7,089.81 is: 10,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.53 : 22,302.36 = 7,089.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.53/22,302.36 = 7,089.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.53x = 22,302.36 × 7,089.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.53x = 158,119,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,119,494.95/14,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,629.50

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