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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.61, 22,429.49 and 6,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.61, 22,429.49 and 6,188.28 is: 9,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.61 : 22,429.49 = 6,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.61/22,429.49 = 6,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.61x = 22,429.49 × 6,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.61x = 138,799,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,799,933.44/14,953.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.04

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