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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.73, 22,491.83 and 7,500.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.73, 22,491.83 and 7,500.21 is: 11,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.73 : 22,491.83 = 7,500.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.73/22,491.83 = 7,500.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.73x = 22,491.83 × 7,500.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.73x = 168,693,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,693,382.69/14,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.68

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