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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.40, 22,430.70 and 7,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.40, 22,430.70 and 7,572.90 is: 11,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.40 : 22,430.70 = 7,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.40/22,430.70 = 7,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.40x = 22,430.70 × 7,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.40x = 169,865,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,865,448.03/14,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.79

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