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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.36, 22,265.76 and 4,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.36, 22,265.76 and 4,983.84 is: 7,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.36 : 22,265.76 = 4,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.36/22,265.76 = 4,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.36x = 22,265.76 × 4,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.36x = 110,968,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,968,985.32/14,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.50

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