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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.76, 22,292.30 and 4,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.76, 22,292.30 and 4,999.96 is: 7,500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.76 : 22,292.30 = 4,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.76/22,292.30 = 4,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.76x = 22,292.30 × 4,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.76x = 111,460,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,460,608.31/14,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.33

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