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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.82, 22,437.99 and 6,196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.82, 22,437.99 and 6,196.98 is: 9,290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.82 : 22,437.99 = 6,196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.82/22,437.99 = 6,196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.82x = 22,437.99 × 6,196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.82x = 139,047,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,047,775.27/14,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.40

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