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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.05, 22,408.33 and 7,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.05, 22,408.33 and 7,045.71 is: 10,562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.05 : 22,408.33 = 7,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.05/22,408.33 = 7,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.05x = 22,408.33 × 7,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.05x = 157,882,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,882,594.76/14,947.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.79

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