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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.17, 22,132.77 and 4,892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.17, 22,132.77 and 4,892.16 is: 7,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.17 : 22,132.77 = 4,892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.17/22,132.77 = 4,892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.17x = 22,132.77 × 4,892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.17x = 108,277,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,277,052.08/14,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.24

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