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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.54, 22,485.33 and 6,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.54, 22,485.33 and 6,218.45 is: 9,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.54 : 22,485.33 = 6,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.54/22,485.33 = 6,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.54x = 22,485.33 × 6,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.54x = 139,823,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,823,900.34/14,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.83

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