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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.73, 22,501.41 and 14,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.73, 22,501.41 and 14,087.50 is: 21,144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.73 : 22,501.41 = 14,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.73/22,501.41 = 14,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.73x = 22,501.41 × 14,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.73x = 316,988,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,988,613.38/14,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.23

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