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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.46, 22,318.17 and 7,115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.46, 22,318.17 and 7,115.74 is: 10,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.46 : 22,318.17 = 7,115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.46/22,318.17 = 7,115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.46x = 22,318.17 × 7,115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.46x = 158,810,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,810,295.00/14,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.36

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