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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.55, 22,502.54 and 7,602.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.55, 22,502.54 and 7,602.11 is: 11,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.55 : 22,502.54 = 7,602.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.55/22,502.54 = 7,602.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.55x = 22,502.54 × 7,602.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.55x = 171,066,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,066,775.24/14,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.12

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