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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.08, 22,427.76 and 6,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.08, 22,427.76 and 6,180.08 is: 9,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.08 : 22,427.76 = 6,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.08/22,427.76 = 6,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.08x = 22,427.76 × 6,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.08x = 138,605,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,605,351.02/14,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.21

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