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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.08, 22,281.44 and 4,991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.08, 22,281.44 and 4,991.09 is: 7,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.08 : 22,281.44 = 4,991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.08/22,281.44 = 4,991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.08x = 22,281.44 × 4,991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.08x = 111,208,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,208,672.37/14,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.75

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