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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.94, 22,432.41 and 6,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.94, 22,432.41 and 6,180.21 is: 9,270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.94 : 22,432.41 = 6,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.94/22,432.41 = 6,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.94x = 22,432.41 × 6,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.94x = 138,637,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,637,004.61/14,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.32

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