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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.97, 22,144.94 and 7,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.97, 22,144.94 and 7,371.71 is: 11,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.97 : 22,144.94 = 7,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.97/22,144.94 = 7,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.97x = 22,144.94 × 7,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.97x = 163,246,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246,038.79/14,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.82

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