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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.28, 22,316.97 and 7,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.28, 22,316.97 and 7,099.56 is: 10,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.28 : 22,316.97 = 7,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.28/22,316.97 = 7,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.28x = 22,316.97 × 7,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.28x = 158,440,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,440,667.53/14,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.12

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