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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.76, 22,264.91 and 4,979.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.76, 22,264.91 and 4,979.03 is: 7,470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.76 : 22,264.91 = 4,979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.76/22,264.91 = 4,979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.76x = 22,264.91 × 4,979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.76x = 110,857,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,857,518.62/14,839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.31

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