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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.19, 22,414.61 and 6,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.19, 22,414.61 and 6,171.18 is: 9,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.19 : 22,414.61 = 6,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.19/22,414.61 = 6,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.19x = 22,414.61 × 6,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.19x = 138,324,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,324,592.94/14,936.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.04

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