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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,721.59, 22,098.78 and 7,324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,721.59, 22,098.78 and 7,324.07 is: 10,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.59 : 22,098.78 = 7,324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.59/22,098.78 = 7,324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.59x = 22,098.78 × 7,324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.59x = 161,852,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,852,901.14/14,721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,994.25

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