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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.45, 22,371.22 and 7,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.45, 22,371.22 and 7,533.02 is: 11,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.45 : 22,371.22 = 7,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.45/22,371.22 = 7,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.45x = 22,371.22 × 7,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.45x = 168,522,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,522,810.02/14,926.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.22

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