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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.62, 22,437.84 and 6,186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.62, 22,437.84 and 6,186.58 is: 9,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.62 : 22,437.84 = 6,186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.62/22,437.84 = 6,186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.62x = 22,437.84 × 6,186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.62x = 138,813,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,813,492.19/14,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.18

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