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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.94, 22,274.91 and 4,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.94, 22,274.91 and 4,989.24 is: 7,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.94 : 22,274.91 = 4,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.94/22,274.91 = 4,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.94x = 22,274.91 × 4,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.94x = 111,134,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,134,871.97/14,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.86

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