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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.14, 22,389.83 and 6,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.14, 22,389.83 and 6,160.23 is: 9,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.14 : 22,389.83 = 6,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.14/22,389.83 = 6,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.14x = 22,389.83 × 6,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.14x = 137,926,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,926,471.66/14,926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.60

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