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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.25, 22,440.09 and 6,209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.25, 22,440.09 and 6,209.45 is: 9,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.25 : 22,440.09 = 6,209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.25/22,440.09 = 6,209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.25x = 22,440.09 × 6,209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.25x = 139,340,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,340,616.85/14,968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.08

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