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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.40, 22,254.30 and 6,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.40, 22,254.30 and 6,073.80 is: 9,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.40 : 22,254.30 = 6,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.40/22,254.30 = 6,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.40x = 22,254.30 × 6,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.40x = 135,168,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,168,167.34/14,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.28

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