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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.99, 22,112.82 and 7,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.99, 22,112.82 and 7,333.49 is: 11,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.99 : 22,112.82 = 7,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.99/22,112.82 = 7,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.99x = 22,112.82 × 7,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.99x = 162,164,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,164,033.78/14,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.36

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