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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.99, 22,501.61 and 7,506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.99, 22,501.61 and 7,506.43 is: 11,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.99 : 22,501.61 = 7,506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.99/22,501.61 = 7,506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.99x = 22,501.61 × 7,506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.99x = 168,906,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,906,760.35/14,998.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.21

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