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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.44, 22,305.72 and 6,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.44, 22,305.72 and 6,108 is: 9,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.44 : 22,305.72 = 6,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.44/22,305.72 = 6,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.44x = 22,305.72 × 6,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.44x = 136,243,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,243,337.76/14,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.95

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