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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.93, 22,282.17 and 5,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.93, 22,282.17 and 5,495.52 is: 8,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.93 : 22,282.17 = 5,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.93/22,282.17 = 5,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.93x = 22,282.17 × 5,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.93x = 122,452,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,452,130.48/14,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.53

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