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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.03, 22,284.32 and 4,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.03, 22,284.32 and 4,997.09 is: 7,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.03 : 22,284.32 = 4,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.03/22,284.32 = 4,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.03x = 22,284.32 × 4,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.03x = 111,356,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,356,783.35/14,858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.72

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