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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.32, 22,281.48 and 6,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.32, 22,281.48 and 6,083.24 is: 9,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.32 : 22,281.48 = 6,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.32/22,281.48 = 6,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.32x = 22,281.48 × 6,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.32x = 135,543,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,543,478.99/14,854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.85

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