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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.72, 22,274.79 and 4,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.72, 22,274.79 and 4,989.07 is: 7,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.72 : 22,274.79 = 4,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.72/22,274.79 = 4,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.72x = 22,274.79 × 4,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.72x = 111,130,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130,486.55/14,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.68

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