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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.77, 22,273.71 and 4,989.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.77, 22,273.71 and 4,989.87 is: 7,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.77 : 22,273.71 = 4,989.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.77/22,273.71 = 4,989.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.77x = 22,273.71 × 4,989.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.77x = 111,142,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,142,917.32/14,847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.50

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