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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.74, 22,084.40 and 7,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.74, 22,084.40 and 7,335.74 is: 10,991.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.74 : 22,084.40 = 7,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.74/22,084.40 = 7,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.74x = 22,084.40 × 7,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.74x = 162,005,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,005,416.46/14,738.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.81

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