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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.35, 22,376.06 and 7,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.35, 22,376.06 and 7,014.08 is: 10,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.35 : 22,376.06 = 7,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.35/22,376.06 = 7,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.35x = 22,376.06 × 7,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.35x = 156,947,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,947,474.92/14,917.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.14

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