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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.89, 22,348.67 and 7,123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.89, 22,348.67 and 7,123.17 is: 10,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.89 : 22,348.67 = 7,123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.89/22,348.67 = 7,123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.89x = 22,348.67 × 7,123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.89x = 159,193,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,193,340.07/14,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.75

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