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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.48, 22,281.30 and 4,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.48, 22,281.30 and 4,994.32 is: 7,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.48 : 22,281.30 = 4,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.48/22,281.30 = 4,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.48x = 22,281.30 × 4,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.48x = 111,279,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,279,942.22/14,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.34

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