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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.66, 22,467.72 and 6,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.66, 22,467.72 and 6,212.27 is: 9,319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.66 : 22,467.72 = 6,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.66/22,467.72 = 6,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.66x = 22,467.72 × 6,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.66x = 139,575,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,575,430.59/14,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.53

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