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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.41, 22,493.42 and 7,596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.41, 22,493.42 and 7,596.11 is: 11,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.41 : 22,493.42 = 7,596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.41/22,493.42 = 7,596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.41x = 22,493.42 × 7,596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.41x = 170,862,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,862,492.60/14,986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.16

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