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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.44, 22,434.66 and 6,181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.44, 22,434.66 and 6,181.71 is: 9,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.44 : 22,434.66 = 6,181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.44/22,434.66 = 6,181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.44x = 22,434.66 × 6,181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.44x = 138,684,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,562.07/14,956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.57

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