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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.15, 22,509.63 and 7,606.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.15, 22,509.63 and 7,606.85 is: 11,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.15 : 22,509.63 = 7,606.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.15/22,509.63 = 7,606.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.15x = 22,509.63 × 7,606.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.15x = 171,227,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,227,266.42/14,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.32

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