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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.69, 21,795.59 and 7,506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.69, 21,795.59 and 7,506.75 is: 11,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.69 : 21,795.59 = 7,506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.69/21,795.59 = 7,506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.69x = 21,795.59 × 7,506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.69x = 163,614,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,614,007.70/14,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.45

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