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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.72, 22,392.84 and 6,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.72, 22,392.84 and 6,177.92 is: 9,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.72 : 22,392.84 = 6,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.72/22,392.84 = 6,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.72x = 22,392.84 × 6,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.72x = 138,341,174.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341,174.09/14,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.82

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