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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.19, 22,479.26 and 6,104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.19, 22,479.26 and 6,104.17 is: 9,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.19 : 22,479.26 = 6,104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.19/22,479.26 = 6,104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.19x = 22,479.26 × 6,104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.19x = 137,217,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,217,224.51/14,999.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.31

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