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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.96, 22,371.16 and 7,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.96, 22,371.16 and 7,015.62 is: 10,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.96 : 22,371.16 = 7,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.96/22,371.16 = 7,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.96x = 22,371.16 × 7,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.96x = 156,947,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,947,557.52/14,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.83

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