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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.14, 22,511.22 and 7,607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.14, 22,511.22 and 7,607.79 is: 11,418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.14 : 22,511.22 = 7,607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.14/22,511.22 = 7,607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.14x = 22,511.22 × 7,607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.14x = 171,260,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,260,634.40/14,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.79

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