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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.28, 22,442.84 and 6,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.28, 22,442.84 and 6,196.88 is: 9,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.28 : 22,442.84 = 6,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.28/22,442.84 = 6,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.28x = 22,442.84 × 6,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.28x = 139,075,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,075,586.34/14,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.70

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