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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.52, 22,035.84 and 7,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.52, 22,035.84 and 7,301.72 is: 10,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.52 : 22,035.84 = 7,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.52/22,035.84 = 7,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.52x = 22,035.84 × 7,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.52x = 160,899,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,899,533.64/14,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.18

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