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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.24, 22,475.25 and 7,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.24, 22,475.25 and 7,583.92 is: 11,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.24 : 22,475.25 = 7,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.24/22,475.25 = 7,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.24x = 22,475.25 × 7,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.24x = 170,450,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450,497.98/14,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.91

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