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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.88, 22,133.94 and 7,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.88, 22,133.94 and 7,361.20 is: 11,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.88 : 22,133.94 = 7,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.88/22,133.94 = 7,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.88x = 22,133.94 × 7,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.88x = 162,932,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,932,359.13/14,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.61

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