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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.19, 22,464.28 and 7,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.19, 22,464.28 and 7,079.50 is: 10,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.19 : 22,464.28 = 7,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.19/22,464.28 = 7,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.19x = 22,464.28 × 7,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.19x = 159,035,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,035,757.94/14,976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.24

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