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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.73, 22,382.23 and 6,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.73, 22,382.23 and 6,606.30 is: 9,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.73 : 22,382.23 = 6,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.73/22,382.23 = 6,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.73x = 22,382.23 × 6,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.73x = 147,863,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,863,726.05/14,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.32

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