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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.79, 22,266.77 and 4,982.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.79, 22,266.77 and 4,982.99 is: 7,474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.79 : 22,266.77 = 4,982.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.79/22,266.77 = 4,982.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.79x = 22,266.77 × 4,982.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.79x = 110,954,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,954,955.99/14,843.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.84

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