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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.82, 22,433.72 and 6,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.82, 22,433.72 and 6,181.08 is: 9,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.82 : 22,433.72 = 6,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.82/22,433.72 = 6,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.82x = 22,433.72 × 6,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.82x = 138,664,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,664,618.02/14,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.62

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