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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.60, 22,454.10 and 6,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.60, 22,454.10 and 6,204.60 is: 9,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.60 : 22,454.10 = 6,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.60/22,454.10 = 6,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.60x = 22,454.10 × 6,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.60x = 139,318,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318,708.86/14,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.15

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