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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.17, 22,399.70 and 6,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.17, 22,399.70 and 6,162.05 is: 9,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.17 : 22,399.70 = 6,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.17/22,399.70 = 6,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.17x = 22,399.70 × 6,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.17x = 138,027,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,027,928.58/14,929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.52

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