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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.99, 22,495.73 and 6,232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.99, 22,495.73 and 6,232.82 is: 9,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.99 : 22,495.73 = 6,232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.99/22,495.73 = 6,232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.99x = 22,495.73 × 6,232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.99x = 140,211,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,211,692.22/14,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.46

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