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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.88, 22,300.92 and 6,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.88, 22,300.92 and 6,100.92 is: 9,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.88 : 22,300.92 = 6,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.88/22,300.92 = 6,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.88x = 22,300.92 × 6,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.88x = 136,056,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,056,128.85/14,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.16

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