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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.26, 22,298.67 and 6,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.26, 22,298.67 and 6,105.62 is: 9,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.26 : 22,298.67 = 6,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.26/22,298.67 = 6,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.26x = 22,298.67 × 6,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.26x = 136,147,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,147,205.53/14,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.90

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