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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.62, 22,511.64 and 7,608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.62, 22,511.64 and 7,608.18 is: 11,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.62 : 22,511.64 = 7,608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.62/22,511.64 = 7,608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.62x = 22,511.64 × 7,608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.62x = 171,272,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,272,609.22/14,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.22

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