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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.57, 22,274.73 and 4,986.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.57, 22,274.73 and 4,986.09 is: 7,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.57 : 22,274.73 = 4,986.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.57/22,274.73 = 4,986.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.57x = 22,274.73 × 4,986.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.57x = 111,063,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063,808.51/14,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.27

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