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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.78, 22,502.27 and 6,563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.78, 22,502.27 and 6,563.75 is: 9,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.78 : 22,502.27 = 6,563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.78/22,502.27 = 6,563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.78x = 22,502.27 × 6,563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.78x = 147,699,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,699,310.46/14,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.42

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