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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.67, 22,461.17 and 7,089.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.67, 22,461.17 and 7,089.17 is: 10,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.67 : 22,461.17 = 7,089.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.67/22,461.17 = 7,089.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.67x = 22,461.17 × 7,089.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.67x = 159,230,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,230,904.78/14,986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.84

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