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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,483.80, 21,724.62 and 4,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,483.80, 21,724.62 and 4,995.19 is: 7,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,483.80 : 21,724.62 = 4,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,483.80/21,724.62 = 4,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,483.80x = 21,724.62 × 4,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,483.80x = 108,518,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,518,604.58/14,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.41

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