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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.46, 22,315.17 and 7,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.46, 22,315.17 and 7,113.74 is: 10,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.46 : 22,315.17 = 7,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.46/22,315.17 = 7,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.46x = 22,315.17 × 7,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.46x = 158,744,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,744,317.44/14,899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.37

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