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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.26, 22,312.89 and 6,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.26, 22,312.89 and 6,107.82 is: 9,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.26 : 22,312.89 = 6,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.26/22,312.89 = 6,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.26x = 22,312.89 × 6,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.26x = 136,283,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283,115.80/14,875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.73

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