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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.58, 22,502.49 and 9,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.58, 22,502.49 and 9,087.57 is: 13,635.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.58 : 22,502.49 = 9,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.58/22,502.49 = 9,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.58x = 22,502.49 × 9,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.58x = 204,492,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,492,953.05/14,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.97

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