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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.64, 22,349.26 and 7,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.64, 22,349.26 and 7,107 is: 10,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.64 : 22,349.26 = 7,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.64/22,349.26 = 7,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.64x = 22,349.26 × 7,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.64x = 158,836,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,836,190.82/14,897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.84

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