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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.40, 22,498.80 and 6,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.40, 22,498.80 and 6,233.20 is: 9,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.40 : 22,498.80 = 6,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.40/22,498.80 = 6,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.40x = 22,498.80 × 6,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.40x = 140,239,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239,520.16/14,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.92

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