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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.80, 22,468.80 and 6,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.80, 22,468.80 and 6,209.60 is: 9,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.80 : 22,468.80 = 6,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.80/22,468.80 = 6,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.80x = 22,468.80 × 6,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.80x = 139,522,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522,260.48/14,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.76

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