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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.58, 22,261.74 and 4,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.58, 22,261.74 and 4,982.64 is: 7,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.58 : 22,261.74 = 4,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.58/22,261.74 = 4,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.58x = 22,261.74 × 4,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.58x = 110,922,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,922,236.19/14,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.74

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