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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.95, 22,487.82 and 6,105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.95, 22,487.82 and 6,105.19 is: 9,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.95 : 22,487.82 = 6,105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.95/22,487.82 = 6,105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.95x = 22,487.82 × 6,105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.95x = 137,292,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,292,394.01/14,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.74

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