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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.14, 22,284.90 and 4,992.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.14, 22,284.90 and 4,992.33 is: 7,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.14 : 22,284.90 = 4,992.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.14/22,284.90 = 4,992.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.14x = 22,284.90 × 4,992.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.14x = 111,253,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,253,574.82/14,853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.24

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