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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.89, 22,451.90 and 7,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.89, 22,451.90 and 7,073.46 is: 10,612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.89 : 22,451.90 = 7,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.89/22,451.90 = 7,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.89x = 22,451.90 × 7,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.89x = 158,812,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,812,581.21/14,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.35

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