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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.89, 22,404.71 and 7,531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.89, 22,404.71 and 7,531.76 is: 11,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.89 : 22,404.71 = 7,531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.89/22,404.71 = 7,531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.89x = 22,404.71 × 7,531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.89x = 168,746,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,746,973.43/14,932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.36

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