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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.52, 22,307.28 and 6,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.52, 22,307.28 and 6,113.80 is: 9,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.52 : 22,307.28 = 6,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.52/22,307.28 = 6,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.52x = 22,307.28 × 6,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.52x = 136,382,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,382,248.46/14,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.70

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