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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.62, 22,459.86 and 7,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.62, 22,459.86 and 7,091.22 is: 10,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.62 : 22,459.86 = 7,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.62/22,459.86 = 7,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.62x = 22,459.86 × 7,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.62x = 159,267,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,267,808.43/14,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.33

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