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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.30, 22,272.02 and 4,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.30, 22,272.02 and 4,986.48 is: 7,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.30 : 22,272.02 = 4,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.30/22,272.02 = 4,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.30x = 22,272.02 × 4,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.30x = 111,058,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,058,982.29/14,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.08

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