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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.73, 22,443.78 and 6,196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.73, 22,443.78 and 6,196.32 is: 9,295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.73 : 22,443.78 = 6,196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.73/22,443.78 = 6,196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.73x = 22,443.78 × 6,196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.73x = 139,068,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,068,842.89/14,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.59

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