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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.66, 22,258.71 and 6,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.66, 22,258.71 and 6,071.74 is: 9,103.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.66 : 22,258.71 = 6,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.66/22,258.71 = 6,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.66x = 22,258.71 × 6,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.66x = 135,149,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,149,099.86/14,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.61

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