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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.03, 22,341.50 and 7,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.03, 22,341.50 and 7,024.28 is: 10,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.03 : 22,341.50 = 7,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.03/22,341.50 = 7,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.03x = 22,341.50 × 7,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.03x = 156,932,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,932,916.50/14,915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.80

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