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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,745.76, 22,112.88 and 6,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,745.76, 22,112.88 and 6,532 is: 9,795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,745.76 : 22,112.88 = 6,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,745.76/22,112.88 = 6,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,745.76x = 22,112.88 × 6,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,745.76x = 144,441,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,441,332.16/14,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.45

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