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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.31, 22,403.61 and 7,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.31, 22,403.61 and 7,050.59 is: 10,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.31 : 22,403.61 = 7,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.31/22,403.61 = 7,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.31x = 22,403.61 × 7,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.31x = 157,958,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,958,786.48/14,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.29

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