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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.41, 22,491.92 and 7,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.41, 22,491.92 and 7,595.11 is: 11,399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.41 : 22,491.92 = 7,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.41/22,491.92 = 7,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.41x = 22,491.92 × 7,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.41x = 170,828,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,828,606.51/14,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.66

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