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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.94, 22,306.28 and 6,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.94, 22,306.28 and 6,106.86 is: 9,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.94 : 22,306.28 = 6,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.94/22,306.28 = 6,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.94x = 22,306.28 × 6,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.94x = 136,221,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,221,298.55/14,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.62

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