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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.72, 22,262.63 and 6,074.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.72, 22,262.63 and 6,074.31 is: 9,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.72 : 22,262.63 = 6,074.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.72/22,262.63 = 6,074.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.72x = 22,262.63 × 6,074.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.72x = 135,230,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230,203.32/14,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.34

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