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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.76, 22,032.60 and 7,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.76, 22,032.60 and 7,292.42 is: 10,927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.76 : 22,032.60 = 7,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.76/22,032.60 = 7,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.76x = 22,032.60 × 7,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.76x = 160,670,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,670,862.73/14,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,927.94

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