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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.52, 22,496.10 and 6,671.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.52, 22,496.10 and 6,671.92 is: 10,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.52 : 22,496.10 = 6,671.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.52/22,496.10 = 6,671.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.52x = 22,496.10 × 6,671.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.52x = 150,092,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092,179.51/14,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.81

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