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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,909.91, 22,368.53 and 7,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,909.91, 22,368.53 and 7,417.01 is: 11,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,909.91 : 22,368.53 = 7,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,909.91/22,368.53 = 7,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,909.91x = 22,368.53 × 7,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,909.91x = 165,907,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,907,498.85/14,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.33

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