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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.48, 22,442.79 and 7,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.48, 22,442.79 and 7,065.98 is: 10,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.48 : 22,442.79 = 7,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.48/22,442.79 = 7,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.48x = 22,442.79 × 7,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.48x = 158,580,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,580,193.07/14,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.82

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