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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.07, 22,430.42 and 7,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.07, 22,430.42 and 7,558.82 is: 11,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.07 : 22,430.42 = 7,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.07/22,430.42 = 7,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.07x = 22,430.42 × 7,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.07x = 169,547,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,547,469.82/14,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.25

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