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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.73, 22,463.28 and 6,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.73, 22,463.28 and 6,091.07 is: 9,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.73 : 22,463.28 = 6,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.73/22,463.28 = 6,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.73x = 22,463.28 × 6,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.73x = 136,825,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825,298.59/14,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.47

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