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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.14, 22,491.51 and 7,594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.14, 22,491.51 and 7,594.77 is: 11,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.14 : 22,491.51 = 7,594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.14/22,491.51 = 7,594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.14x = 22,491.51 × 7,594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.14x = 170,817,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817,845.40/14,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.15

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