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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.59, 22,268.34 and 6,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.59, 22,268.34 and 6,080.51 is: 9,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.59 : 22,268.34 = 6,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.59/22,268.34 = 6,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.59x = 22,268.34 × 6,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.59x = 135,402,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,402,752.71/14,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.74

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