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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.30, 22,302.45 and 6,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.30, 22,302.45 and 6,098.70 is: 9,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.30 : 22,302.45 = 6,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.30/22,302.45 = 6,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.30x = 22,302.45 × 6,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.30x = 136,015,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,015,951.82/14,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.05

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