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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.76, 22,281.80 and 4,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.76, 22,281.80 and 4,992.96 is: 7,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.76 : 22,281.80 = 4,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.76/22,281.80 = 4,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.76x = 22,281.80 × 4,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.76x = 111,252,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,252,136.13/14,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.83

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