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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.39, 22,407.59 and 6,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.39, 22,407.59 and 6,163.66 is: 9,245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.39 : 22,407.59 = 6,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.39/22,407.59 = 6,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.39x = 22,407.59 × 6,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.39x = 138,112,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,112,623.32/14,938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.49

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