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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.40, 22,385.16 and 7,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.40, 22,385.16 and 7,526 is: 11,292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.40 : 22,385.16 = 7,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.40/22,385.16 = 7,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.40x = 22,385.16 × 7,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.40x = 168,470,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,470,714.16/14,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.06

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