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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.96, 22,399.92 and 7,556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.96, 22,399.92 and 7,556.36 is: 11,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.96 : 22,399.92 = 7,556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.96/22,399.92 = 7,556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.96x = 22,399.92 × 7,556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.96x = 169,261,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,261,859.49/14,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.17

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