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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844, 22,270.56 and 6,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844, 22,270.56 and 6,079.62 is: 9,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844 : 22,270.56 = 6,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844/22,270.56 = 6,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844x = 22,270.56 × 6,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844x = 135,396,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,396,541.99/14,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.30

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