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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.76, 22,290.80 and 4,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.76, 22,290.80 and 4,998.96 is: 7,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.76 : 22,290.80 = 4,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.76/22,290.80 = 4,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.76x = 22,290.80 × 4,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.76x = 111,430,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,430,817.57/14,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.83

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