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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.12, 22,509.39 and 7,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.12, 22,509.39 and 7,606.68 is: 11,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.12 : 22,509.39 = 7,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.12/22,509.39 = 7,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.12x = 22,509.39 × 7,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.12x = 171,221,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,221,726.73/14,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.97

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