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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.56, 22,380.78 and 6,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.56, 22,380.78 and 6,153 is: 9,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.56 : 22,380.78 = 6,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.56/22,380.78 = 6,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.56x = 22,380.78 × 6,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.56x = 137,708,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,708,939.34/14,917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.33

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