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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.98, 22,376.97 and 7,103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.98, 22,376.97 and 7,103.10 is: 10,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.98 : 22,376.97 = 7,103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.98/22,376.97 = 7,103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.98x = 22,376.97 × 7,103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.98x = 158,945,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,945,745.06/14,917.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.65

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