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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.90, 22,429.35 and 6,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.90, 22,429.35 and 6,195.30 is: 9,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.90 : 22,429.35 = 6,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.90/22,429.35 = 6,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.90x = 22,429.35 × 6,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.90x = 138,956,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956,552.06/14,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.50

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