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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.92, 22,496.61 and 7,503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.92, 22,496.61 and 7,503.39 is: 11,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.92 : 22,496.61 = 7,503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.92/22,496.61 = 7,503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.92x = 22,496.61 × 7,503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.92x = 168,800,951.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,800,951.01/14,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.46

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