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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.18, 22,495.05 and 6,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.18, 22,495.05 and 6,227.28 is: 9,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.18 : 22,495.05 = 6,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.18/22,495.05 = 6,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.18x = 22,495.05 × 6,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.18x = 140,082,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,082,974.96/14,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.49

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