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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.81, 22,412.55 and 6,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.81, 22,412.55 and 6,169.80 is: 9,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.81 : 22,412.55 = 6,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.81/22,412.55 = 6,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.81x = 22,412.55 × 6,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.81x = 138,280,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,280,950.99/14,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.97

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