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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.06, 22,430.93 and 6,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.06, 22,430.93 and 6,187.05 is: 9,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.06 : 22,430.93 = 6,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.06/22,430.93 = 6,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.06x = 22,430.93 × 6,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.06x = 138,781,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,781,254.52/14,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.75

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