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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.95, 22,469.49 and 6,209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.95, 22,469.49 and 6,209.79 is: 9,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.95 : 22,469.49 = 6,209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.95/22,469.49 = 6,209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.95x = 22,469.49 × 6,209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.95x = 139,530,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,530,814.31/14,986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.15

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