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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.40, 22,464.30 and 6,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.40, 22,464.30 and 6,210.20 is: 9,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.40 : 22,464.30 = 6,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.40/22,464.30 = 6,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.40x = 22,464.30 × 6,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.40x = 139,507,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,507,795.86/14,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.42

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