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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.82, 22,397.37 and 6,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.82, 22,397.37 and 6,159.69 is: 9,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.82 : 22,397.37 = 6,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.82/22,397.37 = 6,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.82x = 22,397.37 × 6,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.82x = 137,960,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,960,856.02/14,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.72

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