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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.80, 22,475.88 and 6,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.80, 22,475.88 and 6,228.36 is: 9,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.80 : 22,475.88 = 6,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.80/22,475.88 = 6,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.80x = 22,475.88 × 6,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.80x = 139,987,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,987,871.96/14,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.14

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