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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.91, 22,383.33 and 7,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.91, 22,383.33 and 7,531.88 is: 11,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.91 : 22,383.33 = 7,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.91/22,383.33 = 7,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.91x = 22,383.33 × 7,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.91x = 168,588,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,588,443.64/14,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,276.89

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