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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.79, 22,487.21 and 6,219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.79, 22,487.21 and 6,219.71 is: 9,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.79 : 22,487.21 = 6,219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.79/22,487.21 = 6,219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.79x = 22,487.21 × 6,219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.79x = 139,863,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,863,781.37/14,984.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.72

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