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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.41, 22,488.92 and 7,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.41, 22,488.92 and 7,593.11 is: 11,396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.41 : 22,488.92 = 7,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.41/22,488.92 = 7,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.41x = 22,488.92 × 7,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.41x = 170,760,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,760,692.93/14,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.65

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