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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.55, 22,268.79 and 4,986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.55, 22,268.79 and 4,986.54 is: 7,477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.55 : 22,268.79 = 4,986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.55/22,268.79 = 4,986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.55x = 22,268.79 × 4,986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.55x = 111,044,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,044,212.09/14,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.95

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