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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.45, 22,505.73 and 7,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.45, 22,505.73 and 7,107.60 is: 10,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.45 : 22,505.73 = 7,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.45/22,505.73 = 7,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.45x = 22,505.73 × 7,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.45x = 159,961,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,961,697.68/14,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.51

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