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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.20, 22,139.33 and 7,733.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.20, 22,139.33 and 7,733.54 is: 11,603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.20 : 22,139.33 = 7,733.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.20/22,139.33 = 7,733.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.20x = 22,139.33 × 7,733.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.20x = 171,215,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,215,244.76/14,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.73

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