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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.31, 22,377.51 and 7,028.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.31, 22,377.51 and 7,028.61 is: 10,538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.31 : 22,377.51 = 7,028.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.31/22,377.51 = 7,028.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.31x = 22,377.51 × 7,028.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.31x = 157,282,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,790.56/14,924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.70

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