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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.57, 22,495.86 and 6,225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.57, 22,495.86 and 6,225.49 is: 9,342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.57 : 22,495.86 = 6,225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.57/22,495.86 = 6,225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.57x = 22,495.86 × 6,225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.57x = 140,047,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,047,779.59/14,990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.39

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