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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.08, 22,449.70 and 7,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.08, 22,449.70 and 7,070.58 is: 10,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.08 : 22,449.70 = 7,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.08/22,449.70 = 7,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.08x = 22,449.70 × 7,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.08x = 158,732,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,732,399.83/14,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.73

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