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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.19, 22,275.83 and 4,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.19, 22,275.83 and 4,989.23 is: 7,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.19 : 22,275.83 = 4,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.19/22,275.83 = 4,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.19x = 22,275.83 × 4,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.19x = 111,139,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,139,223.94/14,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.53

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