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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.92, 22,480.50 and 7,596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.92, 22,480.50 and 7,596.57 is: 11,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.92 : 22,480.50 = 7,596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.92/22,480.50 = 7,596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.92x = 22,480.50 × 7,596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.92x = 170,774,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774,579.48/14,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.07

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