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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.40, 22,476.60 and 6,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.40, 22,476.60 and 6,226.80 is: 9,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.40 : 22,476.60 = 6,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.40/22,476.60 = 6,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.40x = 22,476.60 × 6,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.40x = 139,957,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,957,292.88/14,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.73

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