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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.41, 22,282.66 and 4,996.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.41, 22,282.66 and 4,996.79 is: 7,490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.41 : 22,282.66 = 4,996.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.41/22,282.66 = 4,996.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.41x = 22,282.66 × 4,996.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.41x = 111,341,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,341,772.66/14,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.49

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