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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.89, 22,371.76 and 6,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.89, 22,371.76 and 6,483.05 is: 9,719.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.89 : 22,371.76 = 6,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.89/22,371.76 = 6,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.89x = 22,371.76 × 6,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.89x = 145,037,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,037,238.67/14,922.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,719.11

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