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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.24, 22,373.64 and 7,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.24, 22,373.64 and 7,014.21 is: 10,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.24 : 22,373.64 = 7,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.24/22,373.64 = 7,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.24x = 22,373.64 × 7,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.24x = 156,933,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,933,409.42/14,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.09

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