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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.75, 22,508.84 and 7,606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.75, 22,508.84 and 7,606.31 is: 11,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.75 : 22,508.84 = 7,606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.75/22,508.84 = 7,606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.75x = 22,508.84 × 7,606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.75x = 171,209,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,209,214.78/14,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.42

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