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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.89, 22,454.90 and 7,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.89, 22,454.90 and 7,075.46 is: 10,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.89 : 22,454.90 = 7,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.89/22,454.90 = 7,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.89x = 22,454.90 × 7,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.89x = 158,878,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,878,711.38/14,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.35

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