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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.97, 22,453.65 and 7,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.97, 22,453.65 and 7,175.96 is: 10,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.97 : 22,453.65 = 7,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.97/22,453.65 = 7,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.97x = 22,453.65 × 7,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.97x = 161,126,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,126,494.25/14,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.03

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