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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.09, 22,283.40 and 4,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.09, 22,283.40 and 4,998.72 is: 7,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.09 : 22,283.40 = 4,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.09/22,283.40 = 4,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.09x = 22,283.40 × 4,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.09x = 111,388,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,388,477.25/14,862.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.81

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