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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.78, 22,474.67 and 5,495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.78, 22,474.67 and 5,495.13 is: 8,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.78 : 22,474.67 = 5,495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.78/22,474.67 = 5,495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.78x = 22,474.67 × 5,495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.78x = 123,501,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,501,205.88/14,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.78

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