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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.20, 22,468.08 and 6,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.20, 22,468.08 and 6,217.76 is: 9,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.20 : 22,468.08 = 6,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.20/22,468.08 = 6,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.20x = 22,468.08 × 6,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.20x = 139,701,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,701,129.10/14,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.61

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