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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.89, 22,094.44 and 7,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.89, 22,094.44 and 7,336.35 is: 10,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.89 : 22,094.44 = 7,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.89/22,094.44 = 7,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.89x = 22,094.44 × 7,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.89x = 162,092,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,092,544.89/14,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.61

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