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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.93, 22,504.61 and 7,603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.93, 22,504.61 and 7,603.49 is: 11,412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.93 : 22,504.61 = 7,603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.93/22,504.61 = 7,603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.93x = 22,504.61 × 7,603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.93x = 171,113,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,113,426.55/14,993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.18

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