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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.27, 22,269.96 and 4,987.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.27, 22,269.96 and 4,987.37 is: 7,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.27 : 22,269.96 = 4,987.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.27/22,269.96 = 4,987.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.27x = 22,269.96 × 4,987.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.27x = 111,068,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,068,483.87/14,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.74

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