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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.55, 22,483.86 and 6,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.55, 22,483.86 and 6,217.47 is: 9,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.55 : 22,483.86 = 6,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.55/22,483.86 = 6,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.55x = 22,483.86 × 6,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.55x = 139,792,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,792,725.03/14,982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.37

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