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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.65, 22,465.57 and 7,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.65, 22,465.57 and 7,595.97 is: 11,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.65 : 22,465.57 = 7,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.65/22,465.57 = 7,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.65x = 22,465.57 × 7,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.65x = 170,647,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,647,795.75/14,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,384.37

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