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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.75, 22,463.01 and 5,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.75, 22,463.01 and 5,125.64 is: 7,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.75 : 22,463.01 = 5,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.75/22,463.01 = 5,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.75x = 22,463.01 × 5,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.75x = 115,137,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,137,377.96/14,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.05

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