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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.66, 22,377.17 and 7,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.66, 22,377.17 and 7,513.30 is: 11,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.66 : 22,377.17 = 7,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.66/22,377.17 = 7,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.66x = 22,377.17 × 7,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.66x = 168,126,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,126,391.36/14,917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.29

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