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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.62, 22,491.14 and 5,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.62, 22,491.14 and 5,132.63 is: 7,698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.62 : 22,491.14 = 5,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.62/22,491.14 = 5,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.62x = 22,491.14 × 5,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.62x = 115,438,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,438,730.46/14,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.16

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