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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.32, 22,492.60 and 7,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.32, 22,492.60 and 7,099.60 is: 10,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.32 : 22,492.60 = 7,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.32/22,492.60 = 7,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.32x = 22,492.60 × 7,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.32x = 159,688,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,688,462.96/14,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.09

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