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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.45, 22,373.40 and 7,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.45, 22,373.40 and 7,017.12 is: 10,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.45 : 22,373.40 = 7,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.45/22,373.40 = 7,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.45x = 22,373.40 × 7,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.45x = 156,996,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,996,832.61/14,916.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.08

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