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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,937.89, 22,406.84 and 6,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,937.89, 22,406.84 and 6,163.16 is: 9,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937.89 : 22,406.84 = 6,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937.89/22,406.84 = 6,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937.89x = 22,406.84 × 6,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937.89x = 138,096,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,096,797.16/14,937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.74

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