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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.83, 22,278.79 and 4,994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.83, 22,278.79 and 4,994.21 is: 7,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.83 : 22,278.79 = 4,994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.83/22,278.79 = 4,994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.83x = 22,278.79 × 4,994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.83x = 111,264,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,264,831.93/14,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.62

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