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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.92, 22,483.50 and 7,598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.92, 22,483.50 and 7,598.57 is: 11,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.92 : 22,483.50 = 7,598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.92/22,483.50 = 7,598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.92x = 22,483.50 × 7,598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.92x = 170,842,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,842,448.60/14,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.08

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