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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.76, 22,373.36 and 6,143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.76, 22,373.36 and 6,143.61 is: 9,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.76 : 22,373.36 = 6,143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.76/22,373.36 = 6,143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.76x = 22,373.36 × 6,143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.76x = 137,453,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,453,167.51/14,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.63

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