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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.32, 22,282.98 and 6,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.32, 22,282.98 and 6,084.24 is: 9,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.32 : 22,282.98 = 6,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.32/22,282.98 = 6,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.32x = 22,282.98 × 6,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.32x = 135,574,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,574,998.24/14,855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.36

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