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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.37, 22,451.06 and 6,083.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.37, 22,451.06 and 6,083.59 is: 9,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.37 : 22,451.06 = 6,083.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.37/22,451.06 = 6,083.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.37x = 22,451.06 × 6,083.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.37x = 136,583,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,583,044.11/14,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.39

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