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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.62, 22,310.89 and 7,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.62, 22,310.89 and 7,110.90 is: 10,650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.62 : 22,310.89 = 7,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.62/22,310.89 = 7,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.62x = 22,310.89 × 7,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.62x = 158,650,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,650,507.70/14,896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.10

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