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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.77, 22,095.83 and 7,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.77, 22,095.83 and 7,336.74 is: 11,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.77 : 22,095.83 = 7,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.77/22,095.83 = 7,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.77x = 22,095.83 × 7,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.77x = 162,111,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,111,359.79/14,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.94

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