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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.62, 22,508.79 and 7,606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.62, 22,508.79 and 7,606.38 is: 11,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.62 : 22,508.79 = 7,606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.62/22,508.79 = 7,606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.62x = 22,508.79 × 7,606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.62x = 171,210,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,210,410.08/14,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.60

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