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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.67, 22,401.96 and 6,163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.67, 22,401.96 and 6,163.53 is: 9,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.67 : 22,401.96 = 6,163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.67/22,401.96 = 6,163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.67x = 22,401.96 × 6,163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.67x = 138,075,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,075,152.52/14,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.75

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