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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.81, 22,311.92 and 6,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.81, 22,311.92 and 6,108.80 is: 9,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.81 : 22,311.92 = 6,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.81/22,311.92 = 6,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.81x = 22,311.92 × 6,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.81x = 136,298,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,298,960.61/14,873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.69

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