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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.02, 22,309.56 and 6,106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.02, 22,309.56 and 6,106.01 is: 9,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.02 : 22,309.56 = 6,106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.02/22,309.56 = 6,106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.02x = 22,309.56 × 6,106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.02x = 136,222,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,222,284.91/14,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.25

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