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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.33, 22,279.05 and 4,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.33, 22,279.05 and 4,993.43 is: 7,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.33 : 22,279.05 = 4,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.33/22,279.05 = 4,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.33x = 22,279.05 × 4,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.33x = 111,248,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,248,765.25/14,851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.83

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