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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.66, 22,485.52 and 6,218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.66, 22,485.52 and 6,218.57 is: 9,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.66 : 22,485.52 = 6,218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.66/22,485.52 = 6,218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.66x = 22,485.52 × 6,218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.66x = 139,827,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,827,844.09/14,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.02

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