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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.70, 22,132.35 and 7,363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.70, 22,132.35 and 7,363.35 is: 11,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.70 : 22,132.35 = 7,363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.70/22,132.35 = 7,363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.70x = 22,132.35 × 7,363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.70x = 162,968,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,968,156.38/14,762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.19

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