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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.40, 22,474.19 and 7,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.40, 22,474.19 and 7,601.72 is: 11,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.40 : 22,474.19 = 7,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.40/22,474.19 = 7,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.40x = 22,474.19 × 7,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.40x = 170,842,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,842,499.61/14,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.99

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