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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.40, 22,482.74 and 7,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.40, 22,482.74 and 7,598.06 is: 11,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.40 : 22,482.74 = 7,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.40/22,482.74 = 7,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.40x = 22,482.74 × 7,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.40x = 170,825,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,825,207.48/14,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.32

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