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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.90, 22,308.30 and 7,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.90, 22,308.30 and 7,002.15 is: 10,488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.90 : 22,308.30 = 7,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.90/22,308.30 = 7,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.90x = 22,308.30 × 7,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.90x = 156,206,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,206,062.85/14,892.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.63

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