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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.56, 22,266.84 and 6,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.56, 22,266.84 and 6,083.60 is: 9,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.56 : 22,266.84 = 6,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.56/22,266.84 = 6,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.56x = 22,266.84 × 6,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.56x = 135,462,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,462,547.82/14,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.40

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