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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.23, 22,080.48 and 7,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.23, 22,080.48 and 7,335.96 is: 10,997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.23 : 22,080.48 = 7,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.23/22,080.48 = 7,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.23x = 22,080.48 × 7,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.23x = 161,981,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,981,518.06/14,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.28

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