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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.90, 22,499.55 and 6,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.90, 22,499.55 and 6,233.70 is: 9,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.90 : 22,499.55 = 6,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.90/22,499.55 = 6,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.90x = 22,499.55 × 6,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.90x = 140,255,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255,444.84/14,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.67

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