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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.32, 22,323.48 and 7,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.32, 22,323.48 and 7,067.44 is: 10,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.32 : 22,323.48 = 7,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.32/22,323.48 = 7,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.32x = 22,323.48 × 7,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.32x = 157,769,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,769,855.49/14,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.16

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