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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.62, 22,445.34 and 6,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.62, 22,445.34 and 6,191.58 is: 9,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.62 : 22,445.34 = 6,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.62/22,445.34 = 6,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.62x = 22,445.34 × 6,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.62x = 138,972,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,972,118.24/14,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.68

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