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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.49, 22,392.90 and 7,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.49, 22,392.90 and 7,539.24 is: 11,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.49 : 22,392.90 = 7,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.49/22,392.90 = 7,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.49x = 22,392.90 × 7,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.49x = 168,825,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,825,447.40/14,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,307.43

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