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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.80, 22,425.72 and 6,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.80, 22,425.72 and 6,183.12 is: 9,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.80 : 22,425.72 = 6,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.80/22,425.72 = 6,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.80x = 22,425.72 × 6,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.80x = 138,660,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,660,917.85/14,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.48

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