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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.16, 22,443.62 and 6,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.16, 22,443.62 and 6,194.72 is: 9,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.16 : 22,443.62 = 6,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.16/22,443.62 = 6,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.16x = 22,443.62 × 6,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.16x = 139,031,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,031,941.69/14,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.24

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