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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.88, 22,092.23 and 7,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.88, 22,092.23 and 7,709.71 is: 11,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.88 : 22,092.23 = 7,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.88/22,092.23 = 7,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.88x = 22,092.23 × 7,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.88x = 170,324,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,324,650.60/14,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.35

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