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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,941.83, 22,399.38 and 6,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,941.83, 22,399.38 and 6,171.15 is: 9,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,941.83 : 22,399.38 = 6,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,941.83/22,399.38 = 6,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,941.83x = 22,399.38 × 6,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,941.83x = 138,229,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229,933.89/14,941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.21

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