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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.88, 22,281.14 and 4,993.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.88, 22,281.14 and 4,993.48 is: 7,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.88 : 22,281.14 = 4,993.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.88/22,281.14 = 4,993.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.88x = 22,281.14 × 4,993.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.88x = 111,260,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,260,426.97/14,853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.33

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