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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.89, 22,242.40 and 6,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.89, 22,242.40 and 6,060.80 is: 9,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.89 : 22,242.40 = 6,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.89/22,242.40 = 6,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.89x = 22,242.40 × 6,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.89x = 134,806,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,806,715.82/14,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.66

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