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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.56, 22,483.23 and 5,630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.56, 22,483.23 and 5,630.86 is: 8,444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.56 : 22,483.23 = 5,630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.56/22,483.23 = 5,630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.56x = 22,483.23 × 5,630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.56x = 126,599,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,599,864.27/14,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,444.74

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