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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.12, 22,477.44 and 6,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.12, 22,477.44 and 6,213.60 is: 9,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.12 : 22,477.44 = 6,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.12/22,477.44 = 6,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.12x = 22,477.44 × 6,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.12x = 139,665,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,665,821.18/14,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.30

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