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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.96, 22,318.88 and 7,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.96, 22,318.88 and 7,116.24 is: 10,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.96 : 22,318.88 = 7,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.96/22,318.88 = 7,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.96x = 22,318.88 × 7,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.96x = 158,826,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,826,506.61/14,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,658.10

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