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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.59, 22,488.84 and 4,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.59, 22,488.84 and 4,998.80 is: 7,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.59 : 22,488.84 = 4,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.59/22,488.84 = 4,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.59x = 22,488.84 × 4,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.59x = 112,417,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,417,100.95/14,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.68

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