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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.52, 22,037.34 and 7,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.52, 22,037.34 and 7,302.72 is: 10,943.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.52 : 22,037.34 = 7,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.52/22,037.34 = 7,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.52x = 22,037.34 × 7,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.52x = 160,932,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,932,523.56/14,705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.68

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