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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.62, 22,436.34 and 6,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.62, 22,436.34 and 6,185.58 is: 9,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.62 : 22,436.34 = 6,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.62/22,436.34 = 6,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.62x = 22,436.34 × 6,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.62x = 138,781,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,781,775.98/14,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.68

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