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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.12, 22,507.89 and 7,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.12, 22,507.89 and 7,605.68 is: 11,415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.12 : 22,507.89 = 7,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.12/22,507.89 = 7,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.12x = 22,507.89 × 7,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.12x = 171,187,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,187,696.28/14,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,415.47

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