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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.95, 22,467.78 and 6,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.95, 22,467.78 and 6,207.44 is: 9,309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.95 : 22,467.78 = 6,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.95/22,467.78 = 6,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.95x = 22,467.78 × 6,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.95x = 139,467,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,467,283.94/14,980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.64

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