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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.61, 22,492.93 and 6,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.61, 22,492.93 and 6,223.51 is: 9,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.61 : 22,492.93 = 6,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.61/22,492.93 = 6,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.61x = 22,492.93 × 6,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.61x = 139,984,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984,974.78/14,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.42

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