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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.55, 22,133.33 and 7,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.55, 22,133.33 and 7,732.85 is: 11,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.55 : 22,133.33 = 7,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.55/22,133.33 = 7,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.55x = 22,133.33 × 7,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.55x = 171,153,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,153,682.23/14,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.28

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