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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.08, 22,429.26 and 6,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.08, 22,429.26 and 6,181.08 is: 9,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.08 : 22,429.26 = 6,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.08/22,429.26 = 6,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.08x = 22,429.26 × 6,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.08x = 138,637,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,637,050.40/14,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.71

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