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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.93, 22,278.58 and 4,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.93, 22,278.58 and 4,991.18 is: 7,486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.93 : 22,278.58 = 4,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.93/22,278.58 = 4,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.93x = 22,278.58 × 4,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.93x = 111,196,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,196,279.05/14,852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.49

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