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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.80, 22,487.70 and 5,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.80, 22,487.70 and 5,129.60 is: 7,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.80 : 22,487.70 = 5,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.80/22,487.70 = 5,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.80x = 22,487.70 × 5,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.80x = 115,352,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352,905.92/14,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.40

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