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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.35, 22,351.56 and 6,129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.35, 22,351.56 and 6,129.66 is: 9,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.35 : 22,351.56 = 6,129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.35/22,351.56 = 6,129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.35x = 22,351.56 × 6,129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.35x = 137,007,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,007,463.27/14,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.30

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