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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.44, 22,412.22 and 6,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.44, 22,412.22 and 6,175 is: 9,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.44 : 22,412.22 = 6,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.44/22,412.22 = 6,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.44x = 22,412.22 × 6,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.44x = 138,395,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,395,458.50/14,942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.90

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