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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.69, 22,462.92 and 5,125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.69, 22,462.92 and 5,125.58 is: 7,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.69 : 22,462.92 = 5,125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.69/22,462.92 = 5,125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.69x = 22,462.92 × 5,125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.69x = 115,135,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,135,493.49/14,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.95

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