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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.99, 22,480.78 and 7,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.99, 22,480.78 and 7,587.60 is: 11,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.99 : 22,480.78 = 7,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.99/22,480.78 = 7,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.99x = 22,480.78 × 7,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.99x = 170,575,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,575,166.33/14,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.39

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