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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.76, 22,095.05 and 7,711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.76, 22,095.05 and 7,711.58 is: 11,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.76 : 22,095.05 = 7,711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.76/22,095.05 = 7,711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.76x = 22,095.05 × 7,711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.76x = 170,387,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387,762.36/14,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.16

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