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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.32, 22,447.62 and 7,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.32, 22,447.62 and 7,069.62 is: 10,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.32 : 22,447.62 = 7,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.32/22,447.62 = 7,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.32x = 22,447.62 × 7,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.32x = 158,696,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,696,143.30/14,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.13

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