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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.89, 22,411.34 and 6,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.89, 22,411.34 and 6,166.16 is: 9,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.89 : 22,411.34 = 6,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.89/22,411.34 = 6,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.89x = 22,411.34 × 6,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.89x = 138,191,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,191,908.25/14,940.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.24

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