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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.08, 22,446.70 and 7,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.08, 22,446.70 and 7,068.58 is: 10,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.08 : 22,446.70 = 7,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.08/22,446.70 = 7,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.08x = 22,446.70 × 7,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.08x = 158,666,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,666,294.69/14,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.73

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