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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.96, 22,317.42 and 7,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.96, 22,317.42 and 7,115.24 is: 10,656.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.96 : 22,317.42 = 7,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.96/22,317.42 = 7,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.96x = 22,317.42 × 7,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.96x = 158,793,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,793,799.48/14,900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.62

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