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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.55, 22,232.36 and 4,958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.55, 22,232.36 and 4,958.91 is: 7,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.55 : 22,232.36 = 4,958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.55/22,232.36 = 4,958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.55x = 22,232.36 × 4,958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.55x = 110,248,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,248,272.33/14,819.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.38

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