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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.90, 22,478.99 and 7,595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.90, 22,478.99 and 7,595.55 is: 11,386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.90 : 22,478.99 = 7,595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.90/22,478.99 = 7,595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.90x = 22,478.99 × 7,595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.90x = 170,740,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740,292.49/14,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.56

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