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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.41, 22,479.75 and 7,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.41, 22,479.75 and 7,596.06 is: 11,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.41 : 22,479.75 = 7,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.41/22,479.75 = 7,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.41x = 22,479.75 × 7,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.41x = 170,757,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,757,585.98/14,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.32

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