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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.60, 22,457.10 and 6,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.60, 22,457.10 and 6,206.60 is: 9,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.60 : 22,457.10 = 6,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.60/22,457.10 = 6,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.60x = 22,457.10 × 6,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.60x = 139,382,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,382,236.86/14,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.15

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