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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.80, 22,211.55 and 6,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.80, 22,211.55 and 6,039.90 is: 9,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.80 : 22,211.55 = 6,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.80/22,211.55 = 6,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.80x = 22,211.55 × 6,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.80x = 134,155,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,155,540.85/14,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.40

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