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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.20, 22,483.08 and 6,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.20, 22,483.08 and 6,227.76 is: 9,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.20 : 22,483.08 = 6,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.20/22,483.08 = 6,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.20x = 22,483.08 × 6,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.20x = 140,019,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,019,226.30/14,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.60

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