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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.40, 22,292.10 and 4,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.40, 22,292.10 and 4,999.65 is: 7,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.40 : 22,292.10 = 4,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.40/22,292.10 = 4,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.40x = 22,292.10 × 4,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.40x = 111,452,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,452,697.77/14,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.48

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