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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.62, 22,096.85 and 7,710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.62, 22,096.85 and 7,710.33 is: 11,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.62 : 22,096.85 = 7,710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.62/22,096.85 = 7,710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.62x = 22,096.85 × 7,710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.62x = 170,373,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,373,894.98/14,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.40

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