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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.69, 22,278.08 and 4,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.69, 22,278.08 and 4,990.73 is: 7,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.69 : 22,278.08 = 4,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.69/22,278.08 = 4,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.69x = 22,278.08 × 4,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.69x = 111,183,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,183,950.37/14,850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.79

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