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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.70, 22,451.55 and 8,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.70, 22,451.55 and 8,050.90 is: 12,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.70 : 22,451.55 = 8,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.70/22,451.55 = 8,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.70x = 22,451.55 × 8,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.70x = 180,755,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,755,183.90/14,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.02

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