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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.54, 22,504.86 and 6,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.54, 22,504.86 and 6,231.44 is: 9,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.54 : 22,504.86 = 6,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.54/22,504.86 = 6,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.54x = 22,504.86 × 6,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.54x = 140,237,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,237,684.80/14,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.34

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