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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.58, 22,280.70 and 4,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.58, 22,280.70 and 4,990.59 is: 7,487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.58 : 22,280.70 = 4,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.58/22,280.70 = 4,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.58x = 22,280.70 × 4,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.58x = 111,193,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,193,813.66/14,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.00

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