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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.70, 22,369.03 and 7,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.70, 22,369.03 and 7,008.58 is: 10,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.70 : 22,369.03 = 7,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.70/22,369.03 = 7,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.70x = 22,369.03 × 7,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.70x = 156,774,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,774,989.39/14,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.79

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