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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.95, 16,554.13 and 7,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.95, 16,554.13 and 7,522.14 is: 10,380.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.95 : 16,554.13 = 7,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.95/16,554.13 = 7,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.95x = 16,554.13 × 7,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.95x = 124,522,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,522,483.44/11,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.38

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