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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.19, 22,477.77 and 6,103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.19, 22,477.77 and 6,103.17 is: 9,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.19 : 22,477.77 = 6,103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.19/22,477.77 = 6,103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.19x = 22,477.77 × 6,103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.19x = 137,185,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,185,689.00/14,998.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.82

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