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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.13, 22,439.03 and 7,559.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.13, 22,439.03 and 7,559.78 is: 11,346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.13 : 22,439.03 = 7,559.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.13/22,439.03 = 7,559.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.13x = 22,439.03 × 7,559.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.13x = 169,633,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,633,980.22/14,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,346.66

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