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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.79, 22,492.99 and 4,999.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.79, 22,492.99 and 4,999.83 is: 7,499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.79 : 22,492.99 = 4,999.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.79/22,492.99 = 4,999.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.79x = 22,492.99 × 4,999.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.79x = 112,461,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,461,048.09/14,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.51

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