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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.59, 22,495.36 and 7,203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.59, 22,495.36 and 7,203.87 is: 10,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.59 : 22,495.36 = 7,203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.59/22,495.36 = 7,203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.59x = 22,495.36 × 7,203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.59x = 162,053,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,053,649.04/14,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.08

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