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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.41, 22,284.16 and 4,997.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.41, 22,284.16 and 4,997.79 is: 7,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.41 : 22,284.16 = 4,997.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.41/22,284.16 = 4,997.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.41x = 22,284.16 × 4,997.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.41x = 111,371,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,371,552.01/14,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.99

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