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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.84, 22,146.81 and 7,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.84, 22,146.81 and 7,357.36 is: 11,038.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.84 : 22,146.81 = 7,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.84/22,146.81 = 7,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.84x = 22,146.81 × 7,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.84x = 162,942,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,942,054.02/14,761.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.06

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