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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.52, 22,499.02 and 6,233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.52, 22,499.02 and 6,233.12 is: 9,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.52 : 22,499.02 = 6,233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.52/22,499.02 = 6,233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.52x = 22,499.02 × 6,233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.52x = 140,239,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239,091.54/14,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.82

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