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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.80, 22,266.90 and 6,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.80, 22,266.90 and 6,082.20 is: 9,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.80 : 22,266.90 = 6,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.80/22,266.90 = 6,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.80x = 22,266.90 × 6,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.80x = 135,431,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,431,739.18/14,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.88

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