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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.80, 22,485.74 and 6,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.80, 22,485.74 and 6,218.72 is: 9,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.80 : 22,485.74 = 6,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.80/22,485.74 = 6,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.80x = 22,485.74 × 6,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.80x = 139,832,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,832,588.33/14,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.25

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