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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.46, 22,486.72 and 6,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.46, 22,486.72 and 6,219.38 is: 9,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.46 : 22,486.72 = 6,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.46/22,486.72 = 6,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.46x = 22,486.72 × 6,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.46x = 139,853,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,853,456.63/14,984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.23

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