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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.95, 22,480.15 and 7,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.95, 22,480.15 and 7,492.42 is: 11,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.95 : 22,480.15 = 7,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.95/22,480.15 = 7,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.95x = 22,480.15 × 7,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.95x = 168,430,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,430,650.53/14,984.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.99

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