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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.15, 22,483.58 and 6,238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.15, 22,483.58 and 6,238.62 is: 9,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.15 : 22,483.58 = 6,238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.15/22,483.58 = 6,238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.15x = 22,483.58 × 6,238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.15x = 140,266,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,266,480.67/14,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.88

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