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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.63, 21,935.91 and 7,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.63, 21,935.91 and 7,512.56 is: 11,259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.63 : 21,935.91 = 7,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.63/21,935.91 = 7,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.63x = 21,935.91 × 7,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.63x = 164,794,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,794,730.35/14,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.84

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