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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.29, 22,271.46 and 4,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.29, 22,271.46 and 4,988.39 is: 7,483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.29 : 22,271.46 = 4,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.29/22,271.46 = 4,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.29x = 22,271.46 × 4,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.29x = 111,098,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,098,598.29/14,846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.26

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