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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.46, 22,485.22 and 6,218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.46, 22,485.22 and 6,218.38 is: 9,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.46 : 22,485.22 = 6,218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.46/22,485.22 = 6,218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.46x = 22,485.22 × 6,218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.46x = 139,821,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,821,642.34/14,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.73

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