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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.52, 22,466.88 and 7,596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.52, 22,466.88 and 7,596.84 is: 11,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.52 : 22,466.88 = 7,596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.52/22,466.88 = 7,596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.52x = 22,466.88 × 7,596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.52x = 170,677,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,677,292.66/14,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.68

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