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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 7,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 7,282.35 is: 10,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.70 : 22,009.05 = 7,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.70/22,009.05 = 7,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.70x = 22,009.05 × 7,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.70x = 160,277,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,277,605.27/14,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,923.53

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