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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.96, 22,484.47 and 6,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.96, 22,484.47 and 6,217.88 is: 9,330.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.96 : 22,484.47 = 6,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.96/22,484.47 = 6,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.96x = 22,484.47 × 6,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.96x = 139,805,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,805,746.49/14,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.98

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