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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.94, 22,301.97 and 6,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.94, 22,301.97 and 6,100.86 is: 9,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.94 : 22,301.97 = 6,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.94/22,301.97 = 6,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.94x = 22,301.97 × 6,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.94x = 136,061,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061,196.69/14,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.31

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