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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.96, 22,271.90 and 6,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.96, 22,271.90 and 6,082.88 is: 9,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.96 : 22,271.90 = 6,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.96/22,271.90 = 6,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.96x = 22,271.90 × 6,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.96x = 135,477,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,477,295.07/14,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.30

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