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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.08, 22,275.68 and 4,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.08, 22,275.68 and 4,991.18 is: 7,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.08 : 22,275.68 = 4,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.08/22,275.68 = 4,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.08x = 22,275.68 × 4,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.08x = 111,181,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181,792.17/14,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.45

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