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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.96, 22,468.92 and 4,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.96, 22,468.92 and 4,985.88 is: 7,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.96 : 22,468.92 = 4,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.96/22,468.92 = 4,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.96x = 22,468.92 × 4,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.96x = 112,027,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027,338.85/14,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.98

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