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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.63, 22,421.82 and 7,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.63, 22,421.82 and 7,548.29 is: 11,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.63 : 22,421.82 = 7,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.63/22,421.82 = 7,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.63x = 22,421.82 × 7,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.63x = 169,246,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,246,399.69/14,938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.45

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