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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.24, 22,246.92 and 6,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.24, 22,246.92 and 6,068.88 is: 9,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.24 : 22,246.92 = 6,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.24/22,246.92 = 6,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.24x = 22,246.92 × 6,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.24x = 135,013,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013,887.85/14,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.37

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