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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.57, 22,139.89 and 7,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.57, 22,139.89 and 7,733.91 is: 11,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.57 : 22,139.89 = 7,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.57/22,139.89 = 7,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.57x = 22,139.89 × 7,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.57x = 171,227,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,227,916.67/14,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.29

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