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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.82, 22,328.74 and 7,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.82, 22,328.74 and 7,070.94 is: 10,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.82 : 22,328.74 = 7,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.82/22,328.74 = 7,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.82x = 22,328.74 × 7,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.82x = 157,885,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,885,180.82/14,885.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.41

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