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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.59, 22,241.55 and 4,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.59, 22,241.55 and 4,966.55 is: 7,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.59 : 22,241.55 = 4,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.59/22,241.55 = 4,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.59x = 22,241.55 × 4,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.59x = 110,463,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,463,770.15/14,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.38

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