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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.57, 22,497.36 and 6,226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.57, 22,497.36 and 6,226.49 is: 9,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.57 : 22,497.36 = 6,226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.57/22,497.36 = 6,226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.57x = 22,497.36 × 6,226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.57x = 140,079,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,079,587.07/14,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.89

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