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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.36, 22,287.62 and 4,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.36, 22,287.62 and 4,998.72 is: 7,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.36 : 22,287.62 = 4,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.36/22,287.62 = 4,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.36x = 22,287.62 × 4,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.36x = 111,409,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,409,571.85/14,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.60

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