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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.52, 22,497.60 and 6,672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.52, 22,497.60 and 6,672.92 is: 10,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.52 : 22,497.60 = 6,672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.52/22,497.60 = 6,672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.52x = 22,497.60 × 6,672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.52x = 150,124,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,124,684.99/14,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.31

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