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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.84, 22,483.66 and 5,631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.84, 22,483.66 and 5,631.14 is: 8,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.84 : 22,483.66 = 5,631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.84/22,483.66 = 5,631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.84x = 22,483.66 × 5,631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.84x = 126,608,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,608,637.17/14,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.17

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