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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.98, 22,447.16 and 6,198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.98, 22,447.16 and 6,198.57 is: 9,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.98 : 22,447.16 = 6,198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.98/22,447.16 = 6,198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.98x = 22,447.16 × 6,198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.98x = 139,140,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,140,261.57/14,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.97

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