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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.30, 22,486.48 and 6,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.30, 22,486.48 and 6,219.22 is: 9,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.30 : 22,486.48 = 6,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.30/22,486.48 = 6,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.30x = 22,486.48 × 6,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.30x = 139,848,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,848,366.15/14,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.99

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