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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.32, 22,482.12 and 7,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.32, 22,482.12 and 7,092.60 is: 10,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.32 : 22,482.12 = 7,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.32/22,482.12 = 7,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.32x = 22,482.12 × 7,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.32x = 159,456,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,456,684.31/14,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.60

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