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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.44, 22,267.80 and 4,991.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.44, 22,267.80 and 4,991.39 is: 7,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.44 : 22,267.80 = 4,991.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.44/22,267.80 = 4,991.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.44x = 22,267.80 × 4,991.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.44x = 111,147,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,147,329.91/14,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.93

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