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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.40, 22,481.24 and 7,597.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.40, 22,481.24 and 7,597.05 is: 11,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.40 : 22,481.24 = 7,597.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.40/22,481.24 = 7,597.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.40x = 22,481.24 × 7,597.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.40x = 170,791,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,791,104.34/14,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.81

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