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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.32, 22,444.62 and 7,067.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.32, 22,444.62 and 7,067.61 is: 10,599.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.32 : 22,444.62 = 7,067.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.32/22,444.62 = 7,067.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.32x = 22,444.62 × 7,067.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.32x = 158,629,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,629,820.76/14,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.12

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