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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.44, 22,421.88 and 6,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.44, 22,421.88 and 6,179.28 is: 9,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.44 : 22,421.88 = 6,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.44/22,421.88 = 6,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.44x = 22,421.88 × 6,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.44x = 138,551,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551,074.65/14,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.22

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