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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.38, 22,350.99 and 6,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.38, 22,350.99 and 6,151.58 is: 9,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.38 : 22,350.99 = 6,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.38/22,350.99 = 6,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.38x = 22,350.99 × 6,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.38x = 137,493,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,493,982.01/14,910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.36

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