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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.25, 22,369.77 and 7,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.25, 22,369.77 and 7,535.43 is: 11,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.25 : 22,369.77 = 7,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.25/22,369.77 = 7,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.25x = 22,369.77 × 7,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.25x = 168,565,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565,835.95/14,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.76

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