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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,992.54, 22,491.54 and 6,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,992.54, 22,491.54 and 6,228.13 is: 9,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,992.54 : 22,491.54 = 6,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,992.54/22,491.54 = 6,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,992.54x = 22,491.54 × 6,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,992.54x = 140,080,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,080,235.02/14,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.33

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