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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.42, 22,481.46 and 7,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.42, 22,481.46 and 7,605.36 is: 11,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.42 : 22,481.46 = 7,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.42/22,481.46 = 7,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.42x = 22,481.46 × 7,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.42x = 170,979,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,979,596.63/14,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.60

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