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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.73, 22,463.70 and 6,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.73, 22,463.70 and 6,089.06 is: 9,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.73 : 22,463.70 = 6,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.73/22,463.70 = 6,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.73x = 22,463.70 × 6,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.73x = 136,782,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,782,850.45/14,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.85

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