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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.62, 22,277.46 and 6,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.62, 22,277.46 and 6,084.96 is: 9,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.62 : 22,277.46 = 6,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.62/22,277.46 = 6,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.62x = 22,277.46 × 6,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.62x = 135,557,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,557,453.00/14,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.45

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