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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.57, 22,412.71 and 7,542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.57, 22,412.71 and 7,542.22 is: 11,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.57 : 22,412.71 = 7,542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.57/22,412.71 = 7,542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.57x = 22,412.71 × 7,542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.57x = 169,041,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,041,514.73/14,932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.32

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