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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.50, 22,373.43 and 6,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.50, 22,373.43 and 6,707.50 is: 10,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.50 : 22,373.43 = 6,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.50/22,373.43 = 6,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.50x = 22,373.43 × 6,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.50x = 150,069,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,069,781.73/14,915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.33

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