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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.98, 22,307.40 and 6,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.98, 22,307.40 and 6,102.54 is: 9,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.98 : 22,307.40 = 6,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.98/22,307.40 = 6,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.98x = 22,307.40 × 6,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.98x = 136,131,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,131,800.80/14,869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.81

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