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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.54, 22,501.86 and 6,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.54, 22,501.86 and 6,229.44 is: 9,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.54 : 22,501.86 = 6,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.54/22,501.86 = 6,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.54x = 22,501.86 × 6,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.54x = 140,173,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,173,986.76/14,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.34

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