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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.62, 22,448.51 and 7,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.62, 22,448.51 and 7,071.20 is: 10,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.62 : 22,448.51 = 7,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.62/22,448.51 = 7,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.62x = 22,448.51 × 7,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.62x = 158,737,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,737,867.01/14,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.96

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