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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.84, 22,457.52 and 12,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.84, 22,457.52 and 12,551.04 is: 18,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.84 : 22,457.52 = 12,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.84/22,457.52 = 12,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.84x = 22,457.52 × 12,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.84x = 281,865,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,865,231.82/14,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,801.24

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