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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.79, 22,205.04 and 6,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.79, 22,205.04 and 6,038.07 is: 9,061.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.79 : 22,205.04 = 6,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.79/22,205.04 = 6,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.79x = 22,205.04 × 6,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.79x = 134,075,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,075,585.87/14,795.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.74

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