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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.56, 22,257.84 and 6,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.56, 22,257.84 and 6,071.52 is: 9,107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.56 : 22,257.84 = 6,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.56/22,257.84 = 6,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.56x = 22,257.84 × 6,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.56x = 135,138,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,138,920.72/14,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.28

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