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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.36, 22,268.08 and 6,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.36, 22,268.08 and 6,081.12 is: 9,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.36 : 22,268.08 = 6,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.36/22,268.08 = 6,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.36x = 22,268.08 × 6,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.36x = 135,414,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,414,866.65/14,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.70

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