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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.84, 22,269.77 and 4,988.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.84, 22,269.77 and 4,988.18 is: 7,477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.84 : 22,269.77 = 4,988.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.84/22,269.77 = 4,988.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.84x = 22,269.77 × 4,988.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.84x = 111,085,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,085,670.76/14,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.58

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