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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.95, 22,268.91 and 6,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.95, 22,268.91 and 6,080.88 is: 9,121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.95 : 22,268.91 = 6,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.95/22,268.91 = 6,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.95x = 22,268.91 × 6,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.95x = 135,414,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,414,569.44/14,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.31

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