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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.63, 22,495.19 and 6,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.63, 22,495.19 and 6,223.68 is: 9,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.63 : 22,495.19 = 6,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.63/22,495.19 = 6,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.63x = 22,495.19 × 6,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.63x = 140,002,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,002,832.98/14,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.76

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