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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.89, 22,092.94 and 7,335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.89, 22,092.94 and 7,335.35 is: 10,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.89 : 22,092.94 = 7,335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.89/22,092.94 = 7,335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.89x = 22,092.94 × 7,335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.89x = 162,059,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,059,573.89/14,737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,996.11

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