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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.04, 22,465.68 and 6,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.04, 22,465.68 and 6,218.32 is: 9,328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.04 : 22,465.68 = 6,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.04/22,465.68 = 6,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.04x = 22,465.68 × 6,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.04x = 139,698,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,698,787.26/14,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.15

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