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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.08, 22,459.98 and 7,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.08, 22,459.98 and 7,179.50 is: 10,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.08 : 22,459.98 = 7,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.08/22,459.98 = 7,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.08x = 22,459.98 × 7,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.08x = 161,251,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,251,426.41/14,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.58

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