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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.33, 22,449.96 and 6,201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.33, 22,449.96 and 6,201.96 is: 9,302.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.33 : 22,449.96 = 6,201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.33/22,449.96 = 6,201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.33x = 22,449.96 × 6,201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.33x = 139,233,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,233,753.92/14,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.51

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