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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.05, 22,278.58 and 4,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.05, 22,278.58 and 4,993.14 is: 7,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.05 : 22,278.58 = 4,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.05/22,278.58 = 4,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.05x = 22,278.58 × 4,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.05x = 111,240,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,240,140.00/14,851.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.39

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