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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.48, 22,278.92 and 4,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.48, 22,278.92 and 4,991.82 is: 7,487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.48 : 22,278.92 = 4,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.48/22,278.92 = 4,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.48x = 22,278.92 × 4,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.48x = 111,212,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,212,333.48/14,852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,487.80

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