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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.62, 22,278.96 and 6,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.62, 22,278.96 and 6,085.96 is: 9,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.62 : 22,278.96 = 6,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.62/22,278.96 = 6,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.62x = 22,278.96 × 6,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.62x = 135,588,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,588,859.40/14,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.95

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