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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.54, 22,490.04 and 6,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.54, 22,490.04 and 6,227.13 is: 9,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.54 : 22,490.04 = 6,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.54/22,490.04 = 6,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.54x = 22,490.04 × 6,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.54x = 140,048,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,048,402.79/14,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.83

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