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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.63, 22,442.78 and 7,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.63, 22,442.78 and 7,562.28 is: 11,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.63 : 22,442.78 = 7,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.63/22,442.78 = 7,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.63x = 22,442.78 × 7,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.63x = 169,718,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718,586.34/14,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.42

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