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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.43, 22,140.28 and 4,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.43, 22,140.28 and 4,898.29 is: 7,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.43 : 22,140.28 = 4,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.43/22,140.28 = 4,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.43x = 22,140.28 × 4,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.43x = 108,449,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,449,487.63/14,758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.31

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