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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.36, 22,461.89 and 7,575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.36, 22,461.89 and 7,575.01 is: 11,369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.36 : 22,461.89 = 7,575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.36/22,461.89 = 7,575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.36x = 22,461.89 × 7,575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.36x = 170,148,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,148,947.34/14,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.52

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