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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.80, 22,463.55 and 7,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.80, 22,463.55 and 7,575.30 is: 11,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.80 : 22,463.55 = 7,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.80/22,463.55 = 7,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.80x = 22,463.55 × 7,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.80x = 170,168,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168,130.32/14,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.36

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