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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.96, 22,275.16 and 4,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.96, 22,275.16 and 4,989.32 is: 7,484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.96 : 22,275.16 = 4,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.96/22,275.16 = 4,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.96x = 22,275.16 × 4,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.96x = 111,137,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,137,901.29/14,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,484.05

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