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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.76, 22,405.32 and 6,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.76, 22,405.32 and 6,172.80 is: 9,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.76 : 22,405.32 = 6,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.76/22,405.32 = 6,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.76x = 22,405.32 × 6,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.76x = 138,303,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,303,559.30/14,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.13

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