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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.58, 22,503.99 and 9,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.58, 22,503.99 and 9,088.57 is: 13,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.58 : 22,503.99 = 9,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.58/22,503.99 = 9,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.58x = 22,503.99 × 9,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.58x = 204,529,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,529,088.39/14,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.47

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