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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.70, 22,482.90 and 6,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.70, 22,482.90 and 6,238.17 is: 9,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.70 : 22,482.90 = 6,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.70/22,482.90 = 6,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.70x = 22,482.90 × 6,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.70x = 140,252,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,252,152.29/14,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.20

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