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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.66, 22,488.52 and 6,220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.66, 22,488.52 and 6,220.58 is: 9,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.66 : 22,488.52 = 6,220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.66/22,488.52 = 6,220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.66x = 22,488.52 × 6,220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.66x = 139,891,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,891,637.74/14,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.03

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