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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,978.58, 22,473.54 and 6,212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,978.58, 22,473.54 and 6,212.76 is: 9,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,978.58 : 22,473.54 = 6,212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,978.58/22,473.54 = 6,212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,978.58x = 22,473.54 × 6,212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,978.58x = 139,622,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,622,710.37/14,978.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.49

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