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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874, 22,298.28 and 6,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874, 22,298.28 and 6,103.44 is: 9,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874 : 22,298.28 = 6,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874/22,298.28 = 6,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874x = 22,298.28 × 6,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874x = 136,096,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,096,214.08/14,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.94

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