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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.08, 22,327.62 and 7,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.08, 22,327.62 and 7,070.20 is: 10,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.08 : 22,327.62 = 7,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.08/22,327.62 = 7,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.08x = 22,327.62 × 7,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.08x = 157,860,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,860,738.92/14,885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.30

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