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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.71, 22,419.36 and 7,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.71, 22,419.36 and 7,058.36 is: 10,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.71 : 22,419.36 = 7,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.71/22,419.36 = 7,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.71x = 22,419.36 × 7,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.71x = 158,243,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,243,969.90/14,967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.36

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