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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.40, 22,139.82 and 7,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.40, 22,139.82 and 7,365.36 is: 11,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.40 : 22,139.82 = 7,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.40/22,139.82 = 7,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.40x = 22,139.82 × 7,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.40x = 163,067,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,067,744.64/14,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.67

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