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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.63, 22,490.38 and 4,999.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.63, 22,490.38 and 4,999.83 is: 7,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.63 : 22,490.38 = 4,999.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.63/22,490.38 = 4,999.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.63x = 22,490.38 × 4,999.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.63x = 112,448,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,448,012.61/14,998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.22

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