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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.62, 22,073.86 and 7,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.62, 22,073.86 and 7,235.34 is: 10,845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.62 : 22,073.86 = 7,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.62/22,073.86 = 7,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.62x = 22,073.86 × 7,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.62x = 159,711,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,711,808.48/14,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.11

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