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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.70, 22,011.48 and 7,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.70, 22,011.48 and 7,277.40 is: 10,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.70 : 22,011.48 = 7,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.70/22,011.48 = 7,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.70x = 22,011.48 × 7,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.70x = 160,186,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,186,344.55/14,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.31

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