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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.62, 22,281.96 and 6,087.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.62, 22,281.96 and 6,087.96 is: 9,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.62 : 22,281.96 = 6,087.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.62/22,281.96 = 6,087.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.62x = 22,281.96 × 6,087.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.62x = 135,651,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,651,681.20/14,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.95

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