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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.45, 22,473.68 and 6,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.45, 22,473.68 and 6,218.06 is: 9,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.45 : 22,473.68 = 6,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.45/22,473.68 = 6,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.45x = 22,473.68 × 6,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.45x = 139,742,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,742,547.20/14,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,327.08

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