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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.81, 22,492.37 and 5,632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.81, 22,492.37 and 5,632.66 is: 8,450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.81 : 22,492.37 = 5,632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.81/22,492.37 = 5,632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.81x = 22,492.37 × 5,632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.81x = 126,691,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,691,872.80/14,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.74

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