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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.95, 22,137.45 and 7,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.95, 22,137.45 and 7,732.28 is: 11,601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.95 : 22,137.45 = 7,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.95/22,137.45 = 7,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.95x = 22,137.45 × 7,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.95x = 171,173,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173,017.23/14,753.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.85

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