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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.69, 22,148.64 and 8,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.69, 22,148.64 and 8,532 is: 12,803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.69 : 22,148.64 = 8,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.69/22,148.64 = 8,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.69x = 22,148.64 × 8,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.69x = 188,972,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,972,196.48/14,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.27

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