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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,551.62, 21,833.91 and 7,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,551.62, 21,833.91 and 7,624.50 is: 11,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,551.62 : 21,833.91 = 7,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,551.62/21,833.91 = 7,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,551.62x = 21,833.91 × 7,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,551.62x = 166,472,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,472,646.80/14,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.15

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