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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.29, 22,441.01 and 6,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.29, 22,441.01 and 6,195.96 is: 9,293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.29 : 22,441.01 = 6,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.29/22,441.01 = 6,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.29x = 22,441.01 × 6,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.29x = 139,043,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,043,569.34/14,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.56

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