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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.80, 22,347.84 and 6,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.80, 22,347.84 and 6,135.98 is: 9,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.80 : 22,347.84 = 6,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.80/22,347.84 = 6,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.80x = 22,347.84 × 6,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.80x = 137,125,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125,899.28/14,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.97

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