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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.52, 22,305.78 and 6,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.52, 22,305.78 and 6,112.80 is: 9,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.52 : 22,305.78 = 6,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.52/22,305.78 = 6,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.52x = 22,305.78 × 6,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.52x = 136,350,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,350,771.98/14,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,169.20

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