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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.57, 22,323.86 and 7,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.57, 22,323.86 and 7,067.69 is: 10,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.57 : 22,323.86 = 7,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.57/22,323.86 = 7,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.57x = 22,323.86 × 7,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.57x = 157,778,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,778,086.74/14,882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.54

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