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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.02, 22,311.06 and 6,107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.02, 22,311.06 and 6,107.01 is: 9,161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.02 : 22,311.06 = 6,107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.02/22,311.06 = 6,107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.02x = 22,311.06 × 6,107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.02x = 136,253,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,253,866.53/14,872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.76

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