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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.16, 22,416.96 and 5,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.16, 22,416.96 and 5,591.64 is: 8,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.16 : 22,416.96 = 5,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.16/22,416.96 = 5,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.16x = 22,416.96 × 5,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.16x = 125,347,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,347,570.21/14,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.12

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