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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.61, 22,465.26 and 7,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.61, 22,465.26 and 7,577.26 is: 11,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.61 : 22,465.26 = 7,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.61/22,465.26 = 7,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.61x = 22,465.26 × 7,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.61x = 170,225,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,225,059.82/14,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.90

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