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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.80, 22,322.70 and 6,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.80, 22,322.70 and 6,112.20 is: 9,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.80 : 22,322.70 = 6,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.80/22,322.70 = 6,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.80x = 22,322.70 × 6,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.80x = 136,440,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,440,806.94/14,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.30

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