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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.09, 22,385.79 and 6,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.09, 22,385.79 and 6,152.22 is: 9,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.09 : 22,385.79 = 6,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.09/22,385.79 = 6,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.09x = 22,385.79 × 6,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.09x = 137,722,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,722,304.95/14,922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.42

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