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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.36, 22,469.64 and 6,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.36, 22,469.64 and 6,215.32 is: 9,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.36 : 22,469.64 = 6,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.36/22,469.64 = 6,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.36x = 22,469.64 × 6,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.36x = 139,656,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,656,002.88/14,974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.34

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