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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.54, 22,509.36 and 6,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.54, 22,509.36 and 6,234.44 is: 9,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.54 : 22,509.36 = 6,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.54/22,509.36 = 6,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.54x = 22,509.36 × 6,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.54x = 140,333,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,333,254.36/14,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.84

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