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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,971.98, 22,457.63 and 6,087.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,971.98, 22,457.63 and 6,087.29 is: 9,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,971.98 : 22,457.63 = 6,087.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,971.98/22,457.63 = 6,087.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,971.98x = 22,457.63 × 6,087.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,971.98x = 136,706,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,706,177.89/14,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.80

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