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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.68, 22,399.01 and 6,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.68, 22,399.01 and 6,162.81 is: 9,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.68 : 22,399.01 = 6,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.68/22,399.01 = 6,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.68x = 22,399.01 × 6,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.68x = 138,040,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,040,842.82/14,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.21

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