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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787, 22,161.06 and 7,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787, 22,161.06 and 7,294.68 is: 10,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787 : 22,161.06 = 7,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787/22,161.06 = 7,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787x = 22,161.06 × 7,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787x = 161,657,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,657,841.16/14,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.43

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