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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.08, 22,487.66 and 6,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.08, 22,487.66 and 6,220.01 is: 9,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.08 : 22,487.66 = 6,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.08/22,487.66 = 6,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.08x = 22,487.66 × 6,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.08x = 139,873,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,873,470.08/14,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.18

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