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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.62, 22,291.68 and 4,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.62, 22,291.68 and 4,996.52 is: 7,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.62 : 22,291.68 = 4,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.62/22,291.68 = 4,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.62x = 22,291.68 × 4,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.62x = 111,380,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,380,824.95/14,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.54

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