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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.57, 22,138.39 and 7,732.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.57, 22,138.39 and 7,732.91 is: 11,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.57 : 22,138.39 = 7,732.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.57/22,138.39 = 7,732.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.57x = 22,138.39 × 7,732.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.57x = 171,194,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194,177.41/14,754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.79

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