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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.45, 22,303.15 and 7,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.45, 22,303.15 and 7,105.73 is: 10,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.45 : 22,303.15 = 7,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.45/22,303.15 = 7,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.45x = 22,303.15 × 7,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.45x = 158,480,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480,032.77/14,891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.35

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