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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.31, 22,306.67 and 6,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.31, 22,306.67 and 6,105.30 is: 9,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.31 : 22,306.67 = 6,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.31/22,306.67 = 6,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.31x = 22,306.67 × 6,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.31x = 136,188,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,188,912.35/14,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.44

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