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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.84, 22,494.66 and 7,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.84, 22,494.66 and 7,596.30 is: 11,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.84 : 22,494.66 = 7,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.84/22,494.66 = 7,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.84x = 22,494.66 × 7,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.84x = 170,876,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876,185.76/14,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.67

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