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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.36, 22,488.03 and 6,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.36, 22,488.03 and 6,220.26 is: 9,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.36 : 22,488.03 = 6,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.36/22,488.03 = 6,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.36x = 22,488.03 × 6,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.36x = 139,881,393.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,881,393.49/14,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.54

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