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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.16, 22,477.83 and 6,100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.16, 22,477.83 and 6,100.66 is: 9,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.16 : 22,477.83 = 6,100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.16/22,477.83 = 6,100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.16x = 22,477.83 × 6,100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.16x = 137,129,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,129,598.37/14,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.03

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