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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.93, 22,319.87 and 6,108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.93, 22,319.87 and 6,108.66 is: 9,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.93 : 22,319.87 = 6,108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.93/22,319.87 = 6,108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.93x = 22,319.87 × 6,108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.93x = 136,344,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,344,466.53/14,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.98

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