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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.62, 22,290.90 and 4,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.62, 22,290.90 and 4,997.22 is: 7,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.62 : 22,290.90 = 4,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.62/22,290.90 = 4,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.62x = 22,290.90 × 4,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.62x = 111,392,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,392,531.30/14,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.82

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