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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.77, 22,470.26 and 7,599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.77, 22,470.26 and 7,599.09 is: 11,389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.77 : 22,470.26 = 7,599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.77/22,470.26 = 7,599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.77x = 22,470.26 × 7,599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.77x = 170,753,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,753,490.07/14,992.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.06

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