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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.36, 22,117.94 and 7,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.36, 22,117.94 and 7,245.38 is: 10,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.36 : 22,117.94 = 7,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.36/22,117.94 = 7,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.36x = 22,117.94 × 7,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.36x = 160,252,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,252,880.12/14,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.60

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