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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.62, 22,313.89 and 7,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.62, 22,313.89 and 7,112.90 is: 10,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.62 : 22,313.89 = 7,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.62/22,313.89 = 7,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.62x = 22,313.89 × 7,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.62x = 158,716,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,716,468.18/14,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.10

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