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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.40, 22,382.16 and 7,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.40, 22,382.16 and 7,524 is: 11,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.40 : 22,382.16 = 7,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.40/22,382.16 = 7,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.40x = 22,382.16 × 7,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.40x = 168,403,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,403,371.84/14,917.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.06

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