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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.04, 22,117.56 and 7,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.04, 22,117.56 and 7,356.24 is: 11,032.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.04 : 22,117.56 = 7,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.04/22,117.56 = 7,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.04x = 22,117.56 × 7,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.04x = 162,702,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,702,079.57/14,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.86

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