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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.59, 22,036.95 and 4,161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.59, 22,036.95 and 4,161.59 is: 6,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.59 : 22,036.95 = 4,161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.59/22,036.95 = 4,161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.59x = 22,036.95 × 4,161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.59x = 91,708,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708,640.57/14,691.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.26

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