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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.81, 22,459.12 and 6,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.81, 22,459.12 and 6,202.88 is: 9,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.81 : 22,459.12 = 6,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.81/22,459.12 = 6,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.81x = 22,459.12 × 6,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.81x = 139,311,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,311,098.46/14,961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.11

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