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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.79, 22,405.29 and 6,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.79, 22,405.29 and 6,619.28 is: 9,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.79 : 22,405.29 = 6,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.79/22,405.29 = 6,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.79x = 22,405.29 × 6,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.79x = 148,306,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,306,887.99/14,943.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,924.32

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