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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.66, 22,265.48 and 6,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.66, 22,265.48 and 6,075 is: 9,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.66 : 22,265.48 = 6,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.66/22,265.48 = 6,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.66x = 22,265.48 × 6,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.66x = 135,262,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,262,806.19/14,843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.50

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