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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.08, 22,272.37 and 4,987.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.08, 22,272.37 and 4,987.45 is: 7,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.08 : 22,272.37 = 4,987.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.08/22,272.37 = 4,987.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.08x = 22,272.37 × 4,987.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.08x = 111,082,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,082,195.46/14,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.25

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