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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.84, 22,482.92 and 4,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.84, 22,482.92 and 4,993.92 is: 7,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.84 : 22,482.92 = 4,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.84/22,482.92 = 4,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.84x = 22,482.92 × 4,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.84x = 112,277,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,277,903.85/14,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.27

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