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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.59, 22,487.47 and 6,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.59, 22,487.47 and 6,226.51 is: 9,339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.59 : 22,487.47 = 6,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.59/22,487.47 = 6,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.59x = 22,487.47 × 6,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.59x = 140,018,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,018,430.61/14,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.80

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