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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.52, 22,494.52 and 6,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.52, 22,494.52 and 6,230.12 is: 9,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.52 : 22,494.52 = 6,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.52/22,494.52 = 6,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.52x = 22,494.52 × 6,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.52x = 140,143,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,143,558.94/14,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.32

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