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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.16, 22,280.27 and 4,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.16, 22,280.27 and 4,994.28 is: 7,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.16 : 22,280.27 = 4,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.16/22,280.27 = 4,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.16x = 22,280.27 × 4,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.16x = 111,273,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,273,881.88/14,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.10

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