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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.43, 22,314.61 and 6,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.43, 22,314.61 and 6,105.16 is: 9,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.43 : 22,314.61 = 6,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.43/22,314.61 = 6,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.43x = 22,314.61 × 6,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.43x = 136,234,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,234,264.39/14,876.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.73

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