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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.66, 22,371.48 and 6,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.66, 22,371.48 and 6,146.34 is: 9,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.66 : 22,371.48 = 6,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.66/22,371.48 = 6,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.66x = 22,371.48 × 6,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.66x = 137,502,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,502,722.38/14,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.77

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