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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.29, 22,267.52 and 4,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.29, 22,267.52 and 4,983.49 is: 7,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.29 : 22,267.52 = 4,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.29/22,267.52 = 4,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.29x = 22,267.52 × 4,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.29x = 110,969,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,969,826.99/14,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.59

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