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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.40, 22,454.70 and 7,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.40, 22,454.70 and 7,588.90 is: 11,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.40 : 22,454.70 = 7,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.40/22,454.70 = 7,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.40x = 22,454.70 × 7,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.40x = 170,406,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,406,472.83/14,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,373.78

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