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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.96, 22,485.97 and 6,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.96, 22,485.97 and 6,218.88 is: 9,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.96 : 22,485.97 = 6,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.96/22,485.97 = 6,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.96x = 22,485.97 × 6,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.96x = 139,837,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,837,549.11/14,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.48

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