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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.91, 22,232.86 and 6,056.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.91, 22,232.86 and 6,056.81 is: 9,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.91 : 22,232.86 = 6,056.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.91/22,232.86 = 6,056.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.91x = 22,232.86 × 6,056.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.91x = 134,660,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,660,271.93/14,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.22

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