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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.66, 22,381.25 and 6,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.66, 22,381.25 and 6,037.50 is: 9,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.66 : 22,381.25 = 6,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.66/22,381.25 = 6,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.66x = 22,381.25 × 6,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.66x = 135,126,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,126,850.62/14,922.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.14

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