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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.26, 22,469.88 and 6,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.26, 22,469.88 and 6,214.88 is: 9,322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.26 : 22,469.88 = 6,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.26/22,469.88 = 6,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.26x = 22,469.88 × 6,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.26x = 139,647,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,647,607.81/14,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.73

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