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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.62, 22,176.48 and 6,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.62, 22,176.48 and 6,991.32 is: 10,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.62 : 22,176.48 = 6,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.62/22,176.48 = 6,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.62x = 22,176.48 × 6,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.62x = 155,042,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,042,868.15/14,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.80

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