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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.87, 22,433.98 and 6,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.87, 22,433.98 and 6,406.16 is: 9,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.87 : 22,433.98 = 6,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.87/22,433.98 = 6,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.87x = 22,433.98 × 6,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.87x = 143,715,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,715,665.32/14,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.31

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