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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901, 22,317.48 and 7,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901, 22,317.48 and 7,115.28 is: 10,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901 : 22,317.48 = 7,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901/22,317.48 = 7,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901x = 22,317.48 × 7,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901x = 158,795,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795,119.09/14,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.68

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