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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.52, 22,270.33 and 4,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.52, 22,270.33 and 4,987.62 is: 7,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.52 : 22,270.33 = 4,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.52/22,270.33 = 4,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.52x = 22,270.33 × 4,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.52x = 111,075,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,075,955.78/14,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.12

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