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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.72, 22,312.97 and 6,110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.72, 22,312.97 and 6,110.41 is: 9,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.72 : 22,312.97 = 6,110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.72/22,312.97 = 6,110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.72x = 22,312.97 × 6,110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.72x = 136,341,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,341,395.02/14,875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.36

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