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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.88, 22,270.28 and 4,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.88, 22,270.28 and 4,986.20 is: 7,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.88 : 22,270.28 = 4,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.88/22,270.28 = 4,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.88x = 22,270.28 × 4,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.88x = 111,044,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,044,070.14/14,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.29

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