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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.29, 22,493.97 and 6,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.29, 22,493.97 and 6,224.19 is: 9,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.29 : 22,493.97 = 6,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.29/22,493.97 = 6,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.29x = 22,493.97 × 6,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.29x = 140,006,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,006,743.13/14,989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.45

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