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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.70, 22,310.10 and 7,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.70, 22,310.10 and 7,097.40 is: 10,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.70 : 22,310.10 = 7,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.70/22,310.10 = 7,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.70x = 22,310.10 × 7,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.70x = 158,343,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,343,703.74/14,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.73

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