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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.33, 22,282.18 and 6,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.33, 22,282.18 and 6,083.10 is: 9,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.33 : 22,282.18 = 6,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.33/22,282.18 = 6,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.33x = 22,282.18 × 6,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.33x = 135,544,617.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,544,617.75/14,854.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.92

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