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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.97, 22,229.94 and 6,498.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.97, 22,229.94 and 6,498.09 is: 9,747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.97 : 22,229.94 = 6,498.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.97/22,229.94 = 6,498.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.97x = 22,229.94 × 6,498.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.97x = 144,452,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,452,150.81/14,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.13

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