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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.32, 22,489.62 and 7,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.32, 22,489.62 and 7,097.62 is: 10,644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.32 : 22,489.62 = 7,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.32/22,489.62 = 7,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.32x = 22,489.62 × 7,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.32x = 159,622,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,622,776.70/14,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.13

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