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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.38, 22,092.99 and 7,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.38, 22,092.99 and 7,710.21 is: 11,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.38 : 22,092.99 = 7,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.38/22,092.99 = 7,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.38x = 22,092.99 × 7,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.38x = 170,341,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,341,553.88/14,726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,567.10

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