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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.79, 22,413.04 and 7,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.79, 22,413.04 and 7,542.44 is: 11,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.79 : 22,413.04 = 7,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.79/22,413.04 = 7,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.79x = 22,413.04 × 7,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.79x = 169,048,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,048,859.64/14,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.65

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