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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.91, 22,395.89 and 7,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.91, 22,395.89 and 7,549.47 is: 11,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.91 : 22,395.89 = 7,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.91/22,395.89 = 7,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.91x = 22,395.89 × 7,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.91x = 169,077,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,077,118.55/14,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.87

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