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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.59, 22,414.91 and 7,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.59, 22,414.91 and 7,562.16 is: 11,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.59 : 22,414.91 = 7,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.59/22,414.91 = 7,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.59x = 22,414.91 × 7,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.59x = 169,505,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,505,135.81/14,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.90

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