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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.40, 22,499.51 and 7,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.40, 22,499.51 and 7,600.10 is: 11,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.40 : 22,499.51 = 7,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.40/22,499.51 = 7,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.40x = 22,499.51 × 7,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.40x = 170,998,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,998,375.45/14,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.19

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