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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.76, 22,289.28 and 4,999.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.76, 22,289.28 and 4,999.12 is: 7,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.76 : 22,289.28 = 4,999.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.76/22,289.28 = 4,999.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.76x = 22,289.28 × 4,999.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.76x = 111,426,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,426,785.43/14,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.05

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