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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.69, 22,091.87 and 7,336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.69, 22,091.87 and 7,336.11 is: 10,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.69 : 22,091.87 = 7,336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.69/22,091.87 = 7,336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.69x = 22,091.87 × 7,336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.69x = 162,068,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,068,351.75/14,735.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.36

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