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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.77, 22,257.54 and 6,071.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.77, 22,257.54 and 6,071.47 is: 9,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.77 : 22,257.54 = 6,071.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.77/22,257.54 = 6,071.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.77x = 22,257.54 × 6,071.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.77x = 135,135,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,135,986.38/14,843.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.89

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