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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.33, 22,451.46 and 6,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.33, 22,451.46 and 6,202.96 is: 9,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.33 : 22,451.46 = 6,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.33/22,451.46 = 6,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.33x = 22,451.46 × 6,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.33x = 139,265,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,265,508.32/14,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.01

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