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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.58, 22,431.51 and 6,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.58, 22,431.51 and 6,182.58 is: 9,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.58 : 22,431.51 = 6,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.58/22,431.51 = 6,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.58x = 22,431.51 × 6,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.58x = 138,684,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,605.10/14,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.96

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