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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.84, 22,383.92 and 6,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.84, 22,383.92 and 6,150.96 is: 9,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.84 : 22,383.92 = 6,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.84/22,383.92 = 6,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.84x = 22,383.92 × 6,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.84x = 137,682,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,682,596.56/14,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.54

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