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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.95, 22,481.28 and 6,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.95, 22,481.28 and 6,216.48 is: 9,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.95 : 22,481.28 = 6,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.95/22,481.28 = 6,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.95x = 22,481.28 × 6,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.95x = 139,754,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,754,427.49/14,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.21

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