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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.98, 22,478.82 and 6,235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.98, 22,478.82 and 6,235.45 is: 9,348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.98 : 22,478.82 = 6,235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.98/22,478.82 = 6,235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.98x = 22,478.82 × 6,235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.98x = 140,165,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,165,558.17/14,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.12

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