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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.16, 22,442.82 and 6,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.16, 22,442.82 and 6,072.22 is: 9,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.16 : 22,442.82 = 6,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.16/22,442.82 = 6,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.16x = 22,442.82 × 6,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.16x = 136,277,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,277,740.46/14,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.77

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