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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767, 88,150.50 and 14,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767, 88,150.50 and 14,991 is: 22,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767 : 88,150.50 = 14,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767/88,150.50 = 14,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767x = 88,150.50 × 14,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767x = 1,321,464,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,464,145.50/58,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.50

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