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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.41, 22,367.78 and 7,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.41, 22,367.78 and 7,416.51 is: 11,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.41 : 22,367.78 = 7,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.41/22,367.78 = 7,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.41x = 22,367.78 × 7,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.41x = 165,890,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,890,770.90/14,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.58

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