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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.48, 22,370.31 and 7,512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.48, 22,370.31 and 7,512.45 is: 11,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.48 : 22,370.31 = 7,512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.48/22,370.31 = 7,512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.48x = 22,370.31 × 7,512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.48x = 168,055,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,055,751.47/14,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.98

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