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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.62, 22,512.87 and 9,824.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.62, 22,512.87 and 9,824.58 is: 14,749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.62 : 22,512.87 = 9,824.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.62/22,512.87 = 9,824.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.62x = 22,512.87 × 9,824.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.62x = 221,179,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,179,492.34/14,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.61

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