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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.12, 22,130.52 and 7,732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.12, 22,130.52 and 7,732.78 is: 11,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.12 : 22,130.52 = 7,732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.12/22,130.52 = 7,732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.12x = 22,130.52 × 7,732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.12x = 171,130,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,130,442.45/14,755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.04

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