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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.54, 22,488.33 and 6,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.54, 22,488.33 and 6,220.45 is: 9,334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.54 : 22,488.33 = 6,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.54/22,488.33 = 6,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.54x = 22,488.33 × 6,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.54x = 139,887,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,887,532.35/14,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.83

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