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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.22, 22,215.49 and 6,481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.22, 22,215.49 and 6,481.96 is: 9,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.22 : 22,215.49 = 6,481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.22/22,215.49 = 6,481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.22x = 22,215.49 × 6,481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.22x = 143,999,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,999,845.82/14,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.63

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