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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.36, 22,442.06 and 6,193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.36, 22,442.06 and 6,193.92 is: 9,290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.36 : 22,442.06 = 6,193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.36/22,442.06 = 6,193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.36x = 22,442.06 × 6,193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.36x = 139,004,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,004,324.28/14,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.89

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