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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.14, 22,487.91 and 4,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.14, 22,487.91 and 4,997.62 is: 7,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.14 : 22,487.91 = 4,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.14/22,487.91 = 4,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.14x = 22,487.91 × 4,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.14x = 112,386,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,386,028.77/14,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.33

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