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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.70, 22,377.74 and 6,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.70, 22,377.74 and 6,146.82 is: 9,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.70 : 22,377.74 = 6,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.70/22,377.74 = 6,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.70x = 22,377.74 × 6,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.70x = 137,551,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,551,939.79/14,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.34

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