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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.97, 22,349.72 and 6,132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.97, 22,349.72 and 6,132.25 is: 9,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.97 : 22,349.72 = 6,132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.97/22,349.72 = 6,132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.97x = 22,349.72 × 6,132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.97x = 137,054,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,054,070.47/14,898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.90

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