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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,939.58, 22,405.73 and 6,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,939.58, 22,405.73 and 6,177 is: 9,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,939.58 : 22,405.73 = 6,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,939.58/22,405.73 = 6,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,939.58x = 22,405.73 × 6,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,939.58x = 138,400,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,400,163.33/14,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.99

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