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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.56, 22,041.27 and 7,297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.56, 22,041.27 and 7,297.26 is: 10,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.56 : 22,041.27 = 7,297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.56/22,041.27 = 7,297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.56x = 22,041.27 × 7,297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.56x = 160,840,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,840,877.92/14,692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.10

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