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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.34, 22,261.77 and 6,082.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.34, 22,261.77 and 6,082.47 is: 9,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.34 : 22,261.77 = 6,082.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.34/22,261.77 = 6,082.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.34x = 22,261.77 × 6,082.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.34x = 135,406,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,406,548.17/14,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.85

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