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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.60, 22,497.90 and 14,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.60, 22,497.90 and 14,779.90 is: 22,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.60 : 22,497.90 = 14,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.60/22,497.90 = 14,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.60x = 22,497.90 × 14,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.60x = 332,516,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,516,712.21/14,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,169.85

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