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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.88, 22,479.84 and 7,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.88, 22,479.84 and 7,091.24 is: 10,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.88 : 22,479.84 = 7,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.88/22,479.84 = 7,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.88x = 22,479.84 × 7,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.88x = 159,409,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,409,940.60/14,989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.50

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