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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.83, 22,274.73 and 4,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.83, 22,274.73 and 4,320.49 is: 6,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.83 : 22,274.73 = 4,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.83/22,274.73 = 4,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.83x = 22,274.73 × 4,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.83x = 96,237,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,237,748.22/14,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.73

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