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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852, 22,260.72 and 6,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852, 22,260.72 and 6,076.28 is: 9,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852 : 22,260.72 = 6,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852/22,260.72 = 6,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852x = 22,260.72 × 6,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852x = 135,262,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,262,367.72/14,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.35

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