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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.69, 22,426.04 and 6,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.69, 22,426.04 and 6,175.96 is: 9,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.69 : 22,426.04 = 6,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.69/22,426.04 = 6,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.69x = 22,426.04 × 6,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.69x = 138,502,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,502,326.00/14,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.94

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