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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.54, 22,194.26 and 7,772.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.54, 22,194.26 and 7,772.27 is: 11,661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.54 : 22,194.26 = 7,772.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.54/22,194.26 = 7,772.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.54x = 22,194.26 × 7,772.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.54x = 172,499,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,499,689.63/14,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.27

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