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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.65, 22,276.52 and 4,991.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.65, 22,276.52 and 4,991.74 is: 7,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.65 : 22,276.52 = 4,991.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.65/22,276.52 = 4,991.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.65x = 22,276.52 × 4,991.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.65x = 111,198,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,198,659.32/14,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.30

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