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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.56, 22,379.28 and 6,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.56, 22,379.28 and 6,152 is: 9,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.56 : 22,379.28 = 6,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.56/22,379.28 = 6,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.56x = 22,379.28 × 6,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.56x = 137,677,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,677,330.56/14,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.83

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