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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.98, 22,007.39 and 7,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.98, 22,007.39 and 7,292.13 is: 10,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.98 : 22,007.39 = 7,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.98/22,007.39 = 7,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.98x = 22,007.39 × 7,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.98x = 160,480,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,480,712.38/14,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.71

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