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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.65, 22,435.31 and 7,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.65, 22,435.31 and 7,557.27 is: 11,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.65 : 22,435.31 = 7,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.65/22,435.31 = 7,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.65x = 22,435.31 × 7,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.65x = 169,549,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,549,657.42/14,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.90

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