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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,928.77, 22,374.69 and 7,535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,928.77, 22,374.69 and 7,535.34 is: 11,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,928.77 : 22,374.69 = 7,535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,928.77/22,374.69 = 7,535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,928.77x = 22,374.69 × 7,535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,928.77x = 168,600,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,600,896.54/14,928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,293.69

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