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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.43, 22,313.12 and 6,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.43, 22,313.12 and 6,104.16 is: 9,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.43 : 22,313.12 = 6,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.43/22,313.12 = 6,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.43x = 22,313.12 × 6,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.43x = 136,202,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,202,824.06/14,875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.23

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