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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.44, 22,493.40 and 7,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.44, 22,493.40 and 7,596.12 is: 11,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.44 : 22,493.40 = 7,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.44/22,493.40 = 7,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.44x = 22,493.40 × 7,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.44x = 170,862,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,862,565.61/14,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.14

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