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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.92, 22,492.38 and 6,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.92, 22,492.38 and 6,562.28 is: 9,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.92 : 22,492.38 = 6,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.92/22,492.38 = 6,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.92x = 22,492.38 × 6,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.92x = 147,601,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,601,295.43/14,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.42

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