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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.70, 22,306.35 and 6,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.70, 22,306.35 and 6,104.90 is: 9,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.70 : 22,306.35 = 6,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.70/22,306.35 = 6,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.70x = 22,306.35 × 6,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.70x = 136,178,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,178,036.12/14,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.79

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