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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.19, 22,444.70 and 7,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.19, 22,444.70 and 7,171.07 is: 10,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.19 : 22,444.70 = 7,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.19/22,444.70 = 7,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.19x = 22,444.70 × 7,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.19x = 160,952,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,952,366.75/14,962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.28

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