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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.38, 22,470.90 and 4,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.38, 22,470.90 and 4,987.36 is: 7,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.38 : 22,470.90 = 4,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.38/22,470.90 = 4,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.38x = 22,470.90 × 4,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.38x = 112,070,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,070,467.82/14,984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.15

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