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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.74, 22,484.49 and 4,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.74, 22,484.49 and 4,995.24 is: 7,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.74 : 22,484.49 = 4,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.74/22,484.49 = 4,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.74x = 22,484.49 × 4,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.74x = 112,315,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,315,423.83/14,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.82

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