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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.38, 22,423.77 and 6,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.38, 22,423.77 and 6,183 is: 9,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.38 : 22,423.77 = 6,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.38/22,423.77 = 6,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.38x = 22,423.77 × 6,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.38x = 138,646,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,646,169.91/14,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.62

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