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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.33, 22,406.13 and 6,175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.33, 22,406.13 and 6,175.65 is: 9,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.33 : 22,406.13 = 6,175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.33/22,406.13 = 6,175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.33x = 22,406.13 × 6,175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.33x = 138,372,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372,416.73/14,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.95

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