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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.74, 22,475.90 and 7,584.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.74, 22,475.90 and 7,584.35 is: 11,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.74 : 22,475.90 = 7,584.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.74/22,475.90 = 7,584.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.74x = 22,475.90 × 7,584.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.74x = 170,464,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,464,998.75/14,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.50

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