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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.62, 22,381.83 and 6,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.62, 22,381.83 and 6,156.72 is: 9,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.62 : 22,381.83 = 6,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.62/22,381.83 = 6,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.62x = 22,381.83 × 6,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.62x = 137,798,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,798,660.40/14,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.03

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