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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.76, 22,493.16 and 7,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.76, 22,493.16 and 7,602.84 is: 11,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.76 : 22,493.16 = 7,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.76/22,493.16 = 7,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.76x = 22,493.16 × 7,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.76x = 171,011,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,011,896.57/14,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.98

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