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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.61, 22,463.81 and 7,576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.61, 22,463.81 and 7,576.22 is: 11,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.61 : 22,463.81 = 7,576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.61/22,463.81 = 7,576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.61x = 22,463.81 × 7,576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.61x = 170,190,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,190,766.60/14,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.36

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