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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.76, 21,994.74 and 7,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.76, 21,994.74 and 7,545.12 is: 11,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.76 : 21,994.74 = 7,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.76/21,994.74 = 7,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.76x = 21,994.74 × 7,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.76x = 165,952,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,952,952.67/14,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.99

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