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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.30, 22,405.35 and 6,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.30, 22,405.35 and 6,167.30 is: 9,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.30 : 22,405.35 = 6,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.30/22,405.35 = 6,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.30x = 22,405.35 × 6,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.30x = 138,180,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180,515.06/14,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.61

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