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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.50, 22,375.98 and 6,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.50, 22,375.98 and 6,145.36 is: 9,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.50 : 22,375.98 = 6,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.50/22,375.98 = 6,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.50x = 22,375.98 × 6,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.50x = 137,508,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,508,396.51/14,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.25

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