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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.73, 22,434.77 and 6,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.73, 22,434.77 and 6,190.32 is: 9,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.73 : 22,434.77 = 6,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.73/22,434.77 = 6,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.73x = 22,434.77 × 6,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.73x = 138,878,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,878,505.03/14,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.60

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