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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.19, 21,814.52 and 6,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.19, 21,814.52 and 6,225.42 is: 9,330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.19 : 21,814.52 = 6,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.19/21,814.52 = 6,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.19x = 21,814.52 × 6,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.19x = 135,804,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,804,549.10/14,555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.32

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