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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.50, 22,485.60 and 6,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.50, 22,485.60 and 6,239.97 is: 9,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.50 : 22,485.60 = 6,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.50/22,485.60 = 6,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.50x = 22,485.60 × 6,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.50x = 140,309,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,309,469.43/14,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.90

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