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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.48, 22,217.36 and 6,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.48, 22,217.36 and 6,483.20 is: 9,727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.48 : 22,217.36 = 6,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.48/22,217.36 = 6,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.48x = 22,217.36 × 6,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.48x = 144,039,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,039,588.35/14,807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,727.49

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