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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.90, 22,480.49 and 7,596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.90, 22,480.49 and 7,596.55 is: 11,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.90 : 22,480.49 = 7,596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.90/22,480.49 = 7,596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.90x = 22,480.49 × 7,596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.90x = 170,774,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774,166.31/14,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.06

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