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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.46, 22,316.00 and 6,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.46, 22,316.00 and 6,109.88 is: 9,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.46 : 22,316.00 = 6,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.46/22,316.00 = 6,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.46x = 22,316.00 × 6,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.46x = 136,347,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,347,939.95/14,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.82

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