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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.96, 22,485.02 and 7,592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.96, 22,485.02 and 7,592.49 is: 11,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.96 : 22,485.02 = 7,592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.96/22,485.02 = 7,592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.96x = 22,485.02 × 7,592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.96x = 170,717,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,717,251.54/14,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.81

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