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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.63, 22,510.14 and 7,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.63, 22,510.14 and 7,607.19 is: 11,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.63 : 22,510.14 = 7,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.63/22,510.14 = 7,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.63x = 22,510.14 × 7,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.63x = 171,238,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,238,911.91/14,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.73

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