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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967, 22,438.22 and 6,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967, 22,438.22 and 6,208.20 is: 9,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967 : 22,438.22 = 6,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967/22,438.22 = 6,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967x = 22,438.22 × 6,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967x = 139,300,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,300,926.36/14,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.20

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