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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.85, 22,091.35 and 7,327.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.85, 22,091.35 and 7,327.95 is: 10,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.85 : 22,091.35 = 7,327.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.85/22,091.35 = 7,327.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.85x = 22,091.35 × 7,327.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.85x = 161,884,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,884,326.55/14,722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.45

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