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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.93, 22,483.97 and 4,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.93, 22,483.97 and 4,459.12 is: 6,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.93 : 22,483.97 = 4,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.93/22,483.97 = 4,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.93x = 22,483.97 × 4,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.93x = 100,258,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,258,658.52/14,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.51

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