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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.82, 22,430.72 and 6,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.82, 22,430.72 and 6,179.09 is: 9,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.82 : 22,430.72 = 6,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.82/22,430.72 = 6,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.82x = 22,430.72 × 6,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.82x = 138,601,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,601,340.94/14,953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.63

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