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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.99, 22,367.72 and 6,139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.99, 22,367.72 and 6,139.89 is: 9,214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.99 : 22,367.72 = 6,139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.99/22,367.72 = 6,139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.99x = 22,367.72 × 6,139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.99x = 137,335,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,335,355.70/14,904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.05

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