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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.44, 22,414.98 and 6,171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.44, 22,414.98 and 6,171.43 is: 9,261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.44 : 22,414.98 = 6,171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.44/22,414.98 = 6,171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.44x = 22,414.98 × 6,171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.44x = 138,332,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,332,480.02/14,936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.41

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