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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.75, 22,439.34 and 6,208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.75, 22,439.34 and 6,208.95 is: 9,308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.75 : 22,439.34 = 6,208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.75/22,439.34 = 6,208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.75x = 22,439.34 × 6,208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.75x = 139,324,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,324,740.09/14,967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.33

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