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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.51, 22,427.63 and 7,552.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.51, 22,427.63 and 7,552.17 is: 11,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.51 : 22,427.63 = 7,552.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.51/22,427.63 = 7,552.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.51x = 22,427.63 × 7,552.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.51x = 169,377,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,377,307.50/14,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.27

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