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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.54, 22,488.54 and 6,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.54, 22,488.54 and 6,226.13 is: 9,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.54 : 22,488.54 = 6,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.54/22,488.54 = 6,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.54x = 22,488.54 × 6,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.54x = 140,016,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016,606.42/14,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.33

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