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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.57, 22,355.06 and 6,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.57, 22,355.06 and 6,131.70 is: 9,198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.57 : 22,355.06 = 6,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.57/22,355.06 = 6,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.57x = 22,355.06 × 6,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.57x = 137,074,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,074,490.74/14,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.66

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