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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.92, 22,306.37 and 6,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.92, 22,306.37 and 6,099.68 is: 9,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.92 : 22,306.37 = 6,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.92/22,306.37 = 6,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.92x = 22,306.37 × 6,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.92x = 136,061,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061,741.54/14,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.52

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