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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.20, 22,295.40 and 6,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.20, 22,295.40 and 6,096.40 is: 9,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.20 : 22,295.40 = 6,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.20/22,295.40 = 6,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.20x = 22,295.40 × 6,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.20x = 135,921,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,921,676.56/14,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.77

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