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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.34, 22,462.38 and 6,213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.34, 22,462.38 and 6,213.42 is: 9,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.34 : 22,462.38 = 6,213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.34/22,462.38 = 6,213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.34x = 22,462.38 × 6,213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.34x = 139,568,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,568,201.14/14,987.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.41

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