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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.26, 22,036.14 and 7,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.26, 22,036.14 and 7,297.14 is: 10,942.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.26 : 22,036.14 = 7,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.26/22,036.14 = 7,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.26x = 22,036.14 × 7,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.26x = 160,800,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,798.64/14,695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.36

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