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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.59, 22,413.41 and 7,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.59, 22,413.41 and 7,561.16 is: 11,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.59 : 22,413.41 = 7,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.59/22,413.41 = 7,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.59x = 22,413.41 × 7,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.59x = 169,471,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,471,379.16/14,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.40

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