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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.64, 22,383.54 and 6,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.64, 22,383.54 and 6,162.24 is: 9,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.64 : 22,383.54 = 6,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.64/22,383.54 = 6,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.64x = 22,383.54 × 6,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.64x = 137,932,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,932,745.53/14,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.95

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