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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.64, 22,269.96 and 6,079.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.64, 22,269.96 and 6,079.96 is: 9,119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.64 : 22,269.96 = 6,079.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.64/22,269.96 = 6,079.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.64x = 22,269.96 × 6,079.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.64x = 135,400,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,400,466.00/14,846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.94

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