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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.12, 22,463.33 and 7,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.12, 22,463.33 and 7,087.69 is: 10,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.12 : 22,463.33 = 7,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.12/22,463.33 = 7,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.12x = 22,463.33 × 7,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.12x = 159,213,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,213,175.23/14,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.25

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