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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.52, 22,496.02 and 6,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.52, 22,496.02 and 6,231.12 is: 9,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.52 : 22,496.02 = 6,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.52/22,496.02 = 6,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.52x = 22,496.02 × 6,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.52x = 140,175,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175,400.14/14,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.82

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