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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.69, 22,442.90 and 7,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.69, 22,442.90 and 7,562.34 is: 11,350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.69 : 22,442.90 = 7,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.69/22,442.90 = 7,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.69x = 22,442.90 × 7,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.69x = 169,720,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,720,802.57/14,952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.52

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