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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.80, 22,487.66 and 4,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.80, 22,487.66 and 4,998.01 is: 7,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.80 : 22,487.66 = 4,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.80/22,487.66 = 4,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.80x = 22,487.66 × 4,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.80x = 112,393,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,393,524.57/14,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.50

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