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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.22, 22,441.80 and 6,186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.22, 22,441.80 and 6,186.46 is: 9,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.22 : 22,441.80 = 6,186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.22/22,441.80 = 6,186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.22x = 22,441.80 × 6,186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.22x = 138,835,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,835,298.03/14,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.68

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