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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.85, 22,485.80 and 6,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.85, 22,485.80 and 6,218.76 is: 9,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.85 : 22,485.80 = 6,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.85/22,485.80 = 6,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.85x = 22,485.80 × 6,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.85x = 139,833,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,833,762.51/14,983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.30

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