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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.72, 22,479.84 and 6,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.72, 22,479.84 and 6,235.92 is: 9,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.72 : 22,479.84 = 6,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.72/22,479.84 = 6,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.72x = 22,479.84 × 6,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.72x = 140,182,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,182,483.85/14,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.79

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