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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.61, 22,275.41 and 5,488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.61, 22,275.41 and 5,488.65 is: 8,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.61 : 22,275.41 = 5,488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.61/22,275.41 = 5,488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.61x = 22,275.41 × 5,488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.61x = 122,261,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,261,901.65/14,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.90

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