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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,981.59, 22,461.96 and 7,580.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,981.59, 22,461.96 and 7,580.99 is: 11,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,981.59 : 22,461.96 = 7,580.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,981.59/22,461.96 = 7,580.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,981.59x = 22,461.96 × 7,580.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,981.59x = 170,283,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,283,772.35/14,981.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,366.20

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