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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.91, 22,268.86 and 6,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.91, 22,268.86 and 6,077.25 is: 9,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.91 : 22,268.86 = 6,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.91/22,268.86 = 6,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.91x = 22,268.86 × 6,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.91x = 135,333,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,333,414.24/14,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.88

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