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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.81, 22,467.05 and 7,078.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.81, 22,467.05 and 7,078.73 is: 10,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.81 : 22,467.05 = 7,078.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.81/22,467.05 = 7,078.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.81x = 22,467.05 × 7,078.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.81x = 159,038,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,038,033.12/14,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.70

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