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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.72, 22,481.34 and 6,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.72, 22,481.34 and 6,236.92 is: 9,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.72 : 22,481.34 = 6,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.72/22,481.34 = 6,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.72x = 22,481.34 × 6,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.72x = 140,214,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214,319.07/14,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.29

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