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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.59, 22,233.90 and 6,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.59, 22,233.90 and 6,055.96 is: 9,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.59 : 22,233.90 = 6,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.59/22,233.90 = 6,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.59x = 22,233.90 × 6,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.59x = 134,647,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,647,609.04/14,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.95

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