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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.97, 22,310.35 and 6,108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.97, 22,310.35 and 6,108.66 is: 9,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.97 : 22,310.35 = 6,108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.97/22,310.35 = 6,108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.97x = 22,310.35 × 6,108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.97x = 136,286,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,286,327.36/14,873.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.74

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