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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.82, 22,076.03 and 7,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.82, 22,076.03 and 7,791.46 is: 11,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.82 : 22,076.03 = 7,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.82/22,076.03 = 7,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.82x = 22,076.03 × 7,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.82x = 172,004,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,004,504.70/14,730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.51

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