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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.72, 22,362.83 and 6,136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.72, 22,362.83 and 6,136.63 is: 9,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.72 : 22,362.83 = 6,136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.72/22,362.83 = 6,136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.72x = 22,362.83 × 6,136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.72x = 137,232,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,232,469.37/14,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.17

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