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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.88, 22,282.64 and 4,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.88, 22,282.64 and 4,994.48 is: 7,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.88 : 22,282.64 = 4,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.88/22,282.64 = 4,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.88x = 22,282.64 × 4,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.88x = 111,290,199.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,290,199.83/14,854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.83

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