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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.46, 22,316.67 and 7,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.46, 22,316.67 and 7,114.74 is: 10,655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.46 : 22,316.67 = 7,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.46/22,316.67 = 7,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.46x = 22,316.67 × 7,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.46x = 158,777,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,777,304.72/14,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.87

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