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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,931.78, 22,407.84 and 6,166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,931.78, 22,407.84 and 6,166.63 is: 9,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,931.78 : 22,407.84 = 6,166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,931.78/22,407.84 = 6,166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,931.78x = 22,407.84 × 6,166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,931.78x = 138,180,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180,886.39/14,931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.15

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