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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.14, 22,268.40 and 6,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.14, 22,268.40 and 6,092.20 is: 9,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.14 : 22,268.40 = 6,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.14/22,268.40 = 6,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.14x = 22,268.40 × 6,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.14x = 135,663,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663,546.48/14,851.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.89

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