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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.30, 22,326.94 and 6,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.30, 22,326.94 and 6,118 is: 9,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.30 : 22,326.94 = 6,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.30/22,326.94 = 6,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.30x = 22,326.94 × 6,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.30x = 136,596,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,596,218.92/14,890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.50

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