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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.76, 22,423.97 and 6,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.76, 22,423.97 and 6,184.89 is: 9,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.76 : 22,423.97 = 6,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.76/22,423.97 = 6,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.76x = 22,423.97 × 6,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.76x = 138,689,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,689,803.28/14,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.96

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