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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.15, 22,427.04 and 6,191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.15, 22,427.04 and 6,191.21 is: 9,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.15 : 22,427.04 = 6,191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.15/22,427.04 = 6,191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.15x = 22,427.04 × 6,191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.15x = 138,850,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,850,514.32/14,950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.57

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