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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.70, 22,481.40 and 6,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.70, 22,481.40 and 6,237.17 is: 9,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.70 : 22,481.40 = 6,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.70/22,481.40 = 6,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.70x = 22,481.40 × 6,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.70x = 140,220,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,220,273.84/14,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.70

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