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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.64, 22,475.88 and 6,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.64, 22,475.88 and 6,213.24 is: 9,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.64 : 22,475.88 = 6,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.64/22,475.88 = 6,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.64x = 22,475.88 × 6,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.64x = 139,648,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,648,036.65/14,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.41

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