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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.33, 22,398.42 and 7,117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.33, 22,398.42 and 7,117.45 is: 10,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.33 : 22,398.42 = 7,117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.33/22,398.42 = 7,117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.33x = 22,398.42 × 7,117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.33x = 159,419,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,419,522.44/14,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.14

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