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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.62, 22,481.83 and 5,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.62, 22,481.83 and 5,629.92 is: 8,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.62 : 22,481.83 = 5,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.62/22,481.83 = 5,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.62x = 22,481.83 × 5,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.62x = 126,570,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,570,890.28/14,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.34

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