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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.23, 22,308.45 and 6,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.23, 22,308.45 and 6,105.90 is: 9,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.23 : 22,308.45 = 6,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.23/22,308.45 = 6,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.23x = 22,308.45 × 6,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.23x = 136,213,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,213,164.86/14,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.12

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