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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.95, 22,371.97 and 7,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.95, 22,371.97 and 7,533.52 is: 11,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.95 : 22,371.97 = 7,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.95/22,371.97 = 7,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.95x = 22,371.97 × 7,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.95x = 168,539,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,539,645.77/14,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.97

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