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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.28, 22,424.31 and 6,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.28, 22,424.31 and 6,189.35 is: 9,284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.28 : 22,424.31 = 6,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.28/22,424.31 = 6,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.28x = 22,424.31 × 6,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.28x = 138,791,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,790.98/14,948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.80

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