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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.31, 22,461.36 and 6,204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.31, 22,461.36 and 6,204.36 is: 9,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.31 : 22,461.36 = 6,204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.31/22,461.36 = 6,204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.31x = 22,461.36 × 6,204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.31x = 139,358,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,358,363.53/14,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.34

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